svorka

Svorka is a term found in several South Slavic languages, where it functions as a common noun with multiple meanings depending on the context. In technical and industrial contexts, svorka most often denotes a fastening device such as a clamp or clip used to hold parts together or secure conductors, cables, or workpieces. Varieties of svorka include cable svorka, machine svorka, and other clamps, with the term used across woodworking, metalworking, and electrical work.

In linguistics and lexicography, svorka is generally treated as a feminine noun in languages that assign gender to inanimate objects. Its exact meaning and collocations can vary by country; speakers may refer to a physical clamp, a retaining device, or a soldering/holding fixture depending on regional vocabulary.

Beyond hardware, svorka also occurs as a proper noun: it can be a surname and, less commonly, a toponym or brand name in Slavic-speaking areas. In such uses, the meaning is not connected to the device sense and is simply a name.

Summary: Svorka thus represents a polysemous term with a primary sense linked to fastening hardware and secondary uses as a surname or place name. The precise sense is determined by linguistic and regional context.