Bulgarian

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Etymology

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From на- (na-) +‎ (dialectal) пруг (prug, elastic part) +‎ -ец (-ec). Akin to Ukrainian напру́га (naprúha, strain).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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напру́жец (naprúžecm (dated)

  1. a handle of а weaving loom (with which fabrics are being stretched)

Usage notes

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Predominantly used as plurale tantum напру́жци pl (naprúžci) (indicating a pair of fabric stretchers).

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