No. 14,121 in Russian
опашки
The word "опашки" does not appear to have a direct meaning in standard Russian; it might be a misspelling or a regional/dialectal term.
In a sentence
У лошади длинные опашки.
The horse has long tails.
In this sentence, 'опашки' refers to the tails of the horse, specifically highlighting the physical feature.
Ветер развевал её опашки.
The wind was blowing her strands.
Here, 'опашки' metaphorically describes strands or parts of hair blowing in the wind, emphasizing motion.
Дети играли, привязав опашки к воздушным змеям.
The children were playing, attaching tails to kites.
In this context, 'опашки' represents the tails of kites, showing a utilitarian and playful use of the term.
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