клочок

This is the 7939th most frequent Russian word.


клочок

A small piece or fragment.


Here, 'клочок' refers to a small piece or scrap of something, specifically paper.

Я нашёл клочок бумаги под столом.

I found a scrap of paper under the table.


In this context, 'клочок' is used figuratively to describe a very small piece or area, emphasizing minimal space.

После сильного ветра у меня остался только клочок земли.

After the strong wind, I was left with only a small plot of land.


Here, 'клочок' symbolizes a small portion of something vast, in this case, the sky.

На клочке неба виднелась одна-единственная звезда.

In a small patch of the sky, a single star was visible.