nadstavec

== Slovak == === Etymology === From nadstav(iť) (“to add/build on top”) +‎ -ec. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): [ˈnadstavet͡s] === Noun === nadstavec m inan (relational adjective dostavníkový) (technical) attachment, nozzle, bit (an interchangeable part of a tool or appliance that is mounted onto the main body for a specific purpose) Synonym: násadec K novému vysávaču sme dostali špeciálny nadstavec na čistenie úzkych špár v aute. ― We received a special nozzle attachment for cleaning narrow gaps in the car with the new vacuum cleaner. extension, top unit (an additional part of furniture placed on top to increase storage space) Synonym: nadstavba Skriňa s nadstavcom siaha až po strop. ― The wardrobe with a top unit reaches the ceiling. (architecture) retable, altar top (the upper part of a Gothic winged altar or the decorative wall behind an altar) Na ozdobnom nadstavci oltára je majstrovsky znázornená smrť svätého Jozefa. ― The death of Saint Joseph is masterfully depicted on the decorative altar retable. ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “nadstavec”, in Slovníkový portál Jazykovedného ústavu Ľ. Štúra SAV [Dictionary portal of the Ľ. Štúr Institute of Linguistics, Slovak Academy of Science] (in Slovak), https://slovnik.juls.savba.sk, 2003–2026