This is the 15751st most frequent Russian word.
пробка
"Пробка" in English means "traffic jam" or "cork/stopper."
Here, the word 'пробка' is used to describe a traffic jam, which is a common usage referring to congestion on roads.
На дороге была большая пробка.
There was a big traffic jam on the road.
In this sentence, 'пробка' refers to a cork used to seal bottles, demonstrating its application to objects.
Она осторожно откупорила бутылку, сняв пробку.
She carefully uncorked the bottle by removing the cork.
The word 'пробка' here signifies a stopper, like those used in sinks to hold water, showing another practical usage in everyday contexts.