удавка

This is the 17691st most frequent Russian word.


удавка

"Удавка" means "a noose" or "a choke loop."


In this sentence, the term "удавка" refers to a choke collar, which is a tool commonly used for dog training by creating gentle pressure to signal commands.

Я купил крепкую удавку для тренировок со своей собакой.

I bought a sturdy choke collar for training with my dog.


The word "удавка" here is used to describe a noose, a looped knot that can tighten under tension, typically made for practical applications in survival scenarios.

При аварийной ситуации важно знать, как сделать удавку из подручных средств.

In an emergency situation, it's important to know how to make a noose from available materials.


In this example, "удавка" is employed metaphorically to signify a psychological constraint or pressure, emphasizing an emotional state caused by external factors.

Его слова стали для меня настоящей психической удавкой.

His words became a real mental noose for me.