No. 18,342 in Russian
щель
A narrow gap, crack, or crevice.
In a sentence
В стене была узкая щель, через которую проникал свет.
There was a narrow crack in the wall through which light penetrated.
The word 'щель' denotes a narrow opening or crack in a structure, in this case, a wall.
Он заметил щель между дверью и косяком.
He noticed a gap between the door and the frame.
Here, 'щель' refers to a gap that is visible between two adjoining parts, specifically the door and its frame.
Пусть он увидит мир через щель занавеса.
Let him see the world through the gap in the curtain.
In this usage, 'щель' symbolizes an opening that provides a limited view, emphasizing visibility through a specific context.
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