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ally

/ˈæli/

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noun

Verbündeter, Bundesgenosse

A person, group, or state (etc) which is associated with another for a common cause; one united to another by treaty or common purpose; a confederate.

Examples :

"the two countries were allies in WWI"

Die beiden Länder waren im Ersten Weltkrieg Verbündete.

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Verbündeter, Mitstreiter

A person, group, concept (etc) which is associated with another as a helper; a supporter; an auxiliary.

Examples :

"My friend is a strong ally in my study group; he always helps me understand difficult concepts. "

Mein Freund ist ein starker Verbündeter in meiner Lerngruppe; er hilft mir immer, schwierige Konzepte zu verstehen.

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noun

Verbündeter, Gefährte

Anything akin to something else by structure, etc.

Examples :

"The new student's bright, enthusiastic personality is an ally to the struggling class's overall mood. "

Die helle, enthusiastische Persönlichkeit des neuen Schülers ist ein Verbündeter für die allgemeine Stimmung der kämpfenden Klasse.

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Verbündeter, Gefährte

A closely related species, usually within the same family.

Examples :

"Gruiformes — cranes and allies"

Gruiformes – Kraniche und Verbündete

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Verwandter, Angehöriger

A relative; a kinsman.

Examples :

"My cousin is a close ally and a great help during family gatherings. "

Mein Cousin ist ein enger Verwandter und eine große Hilfe bei Familientreffen.

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verb

Verbünden, sich verbünden

To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy.

Examples :

"The two families allied themselves through the marriage of their children. "

Die beiden Familien verbündeten sich durch die Heirat ihrer Kinder.

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verb

Sich verbünden, sich anschließen

To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.

Examples :

"The new student quickly allied herself with the other girls in her class who shared her interests in art. "

Die neue Schülerin verbündete sich schnell mit den anderen Mädchen in ihrer Klasse, die ihre Interessen an Kunst teilten.

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Gasse, Durchgang

A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings.

Examples :

"The ally behind the building was so narrow that only a bicycle could fit through. "

Die Gasse hinter dem Gebäude war so eng, dass nur ein Fahrrad hindurchpasste.

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noun

Das Außenfeld

The area between the outfielders.

Examples :

"He hit one deep into the alley."

Er schlug den Ball tief ins Außenfeld.

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Bowlingbahn

An establishment where bowling is played.

Examples :

"After school, my friends and I went to the bowling ally to practice our strikes and spares. "

Nach der Schule gingen meine Freunde und ich in die Bowlingbahn, um unsere Strikes und Spares zu üben.

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Bahn

An elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled.

Examples :

"The bowler carefully placed the ball on the ally and rolled it towards the pins. "

Der Bowler platzierte den Ball sorgfältig auf der Bahn und rollte ihn in Richtung der Pins.

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Aus, Auslauf

The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.

Examples :

"The tennis players used the ally to move around during their doubles match. "

Die Tennisspieler nutzten den Auslauf, um sich während ihres Doppelspiels zu bewegen.

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Allee

A walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes.

Examples :

"The students strolled along the shady ally in the park after school. "

Die Schüler schlenderten nach der Schule die schattige Allee im Park entlang.

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Gang

A passageway between rows of pews in a church.

Examples :

"The students walked down the ally to reach the back of the church. "

Die Schüler gingen den Gang entlang, um die Rückseite der Kirche zu erreichen.

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Flucht

(perspective drawing) Any passage having the entrance represented as wider than the exit, so as to give the appearance of length.

Examples :

"The architect used an ally in the drawing to make the hallway seem longer than it actually was. "

Der Architekt verwendete eine Flucht in der Zeichnung, um den Flur länger erscheinen zu lassen, als er tatsächlich war.

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Der Raum zwischen zwei Reihen von Setzern in einer Druckerei

The space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office.

Examples :

"The compositors carefully placed the type in the ally between the rows of stands. "

Die Setzer platzierten die Lettern sorgfältig in dem Raum zwischen den Reihen der Stände.

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Murmel

A glass marble or taw.

Examples :

"My little sister used her ally as a toy during her playtime. "

Meine kleine Schwester benutzte ihre Murmel als Spielzeug während ihrer Spielzeit.

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