Russian edit

Etymology edit

опо́рный (opórnyj) +‎ -ик (-ik)

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

опо́рник (opórnikm anim or m inan (genitive опо́рника, nominative plural опо́рники, genitive plural опо́рников)

  1. (informal) A person with a musculoskeletal disorder.
  2. (soccer, informal) Short for опо́рный полузащи́тник (opórnyj poluzaščítnik); defensive midfielder
  3. (military slang) Short for опо́рный пункт (opórnyj punkt); strongpoint, stronghold (an anchor point in a defensive fighting position, fortified so as to not be easily overrun)
  4. (automotive slang) Short for опо́рный подши́пник (opórnyj podšípnik); thrust bearing

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