This is the 11745th most frequent Russian word.
задвижку
"Задвижку" translates to "a gate valve" or "sliding valve" in English.
The word 'задвижку' here refers to a valve used for controlling the flow of water in a pipe, emphasizing its functional application.
Я повернул задвижку, чтобы открыть поток воды.
I turned the valve to start the water flow.
In this sentence, 'задвижку' means a mechanical latch used to secure doors or cabinets, illustrating a manual securing mechanism.
Старый скрипучий шкаф держался на одной задвижке.
The old creaky cabinet was held together by one latch.
The term 'задвижку' indicates a latch utilized to lock a door, concentrating on its protective function.