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Polish
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian хват (xvat) and/or Ukrainian хват (xvat). Related to chwacić, chwatać, chwytać.
Pronunciation
Noun
chwat m pers
- (archaic) energetic, resourceful, and daring person
Declension
Noun
chwat m animal
- asp (Aspius aspius, syn. Leuciscus aspius)
- Synonyms: boleń, boleń pospolity, rap, rapa
Declension
Noun
chwat m inan
- type of semicircular iron trap for game animals
Declension
Further reading
- chwat in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- chwat in Polish dictionaries at PWN