stvolu

Stvolu is the Latin transliteration of the Cyrillic form стволу, the dative singular of the masculine noun ствол in Russian. The form is used when the noun denotes a trunk, stem, or shaft and is governed by a dative-case preposition or verb. On its own, stvolu is not an independent English word; it is a grammatical form encountered in Russian texts.

The base word ствол has several related senses. It can refer to the trunk or main stem of a tree, to the barrel or main body of a firearm, and to a shaft or spindle in mechanical or structural contexts. The exact meaning in any sentence is determined by surrounding words and the action described.

Etymology and related forms: ствол derives from Proto-Slavic *stvolъ and has cognates across East Slavic languages as a term for trunk or shaft. The sense of a long, central, supporting part is common to these cognates, though usage can vary by language and domain.

Usage notes: In Russian grammar, stvolu is used in phrases requiring the dative case, such as with certain prepositions or verbs that govern the dative. It appears in dictionaries and grammar resources as an inflected form rather than as an independent lexeme in English. If stvolu appears as part of a title or proper name, it may function differently and require context for interpretation.