This is the 635th most frequent Romanian word.
uta
"Uța" in Romanian is a colloquial term meaning "swing" (as in a playground swing).
In this context, 'uta' refers to the central part of the wheel of a cart.
Ea învârte roata de la căruță ca să curețe uta.
She spins the wheel of the cart to clean the hub.
In this sentence, 'uta' describes a flaw or irregularity in the fabric.
Camasa veche a lui Ion avea o uta în țesătură care părea să fie un defect.
Ion's old shirt had a flaw in the fabric that seemed like a defect.
Here, 'uta' represents a traditional or personal tune or melody.