Polish

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Etymology

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From ciężar +‎ -ek.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕɛw̃ˈʐa.rɛk/, /t͡ɕɛnˈʐa.rɛk/
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  • Rhymes: -arɛk
  • Syllabification: cię‧ża‧rek

Noun

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ciężarek m inan (related adjective ciężarkowy)

  1. counterweight, weight (object used to make something heavier)
  2. (colloquial) weight (standardized block of metal used in a balance to measure the mass of another object)
    Synonym: odważnik
  3. weight (object, such as a weight plate or barbell, used for strength training)
    Hyponyms: giria, hantel, sztanga

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Further reading

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  • ciężarek in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • ciężarek in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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