Meaning of Stojka | Babel Free

Definitions

1. a male surname
   masculine, person
2. handstand (the act of supporting the body in a stable, inverted vertical position by balancing on the hands)
   feminine
3. prop, upright, stanchion (a vertical support or beam used to prop up a ceiling, roof, or tunnel wall)
   feminine
4. guard duty, sentry watch (a period of standing guard or being on watch)
   feminine, slang
5. standing position (in shooting sports, specifically biathlon, the act of shooting while standing)
   feminine, slang
6. standing scenery (a type of vertical theatrical scenery or flat that stands on its own)
   feminine, slang

Examples

“V rámci rozvičky sme museli jednu minútu udržať stojku.”

As part of the warm-up, we had to hold a handstand for one minute.

“Baníci museli chodbu zabezpečiť oceľovými hydraulickými stojkami.”

The miners had to secure the tunnel with steel hydraulic props.

“Dnes v noci ma čaká trojhodinová stojka pri hlavnej bráne.”

I have a three-hour sentry watch at the main gate tonight.

“Po bezchybnej ležke prišla osudná stojka, kde reprezentant trikrát minul.”

After a flawless prone stage, the fatal standing stage came, where the representative missed three times.

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