noun🔗ShareAmbossA heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped."The blacksmith used the heavy anvil to shape the metal into a horseshoe. "Der Schmied benutzte den schweren Amboss, um das Metall zu einem Hufeisen zu formen.materialworkmachineitemindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmbossAn incus bone in the middle ear."The doctor explained that a problem with the anvil, one of the tiny bones in her middle ear, was causing her hearing loss. "Der Arzt erklärte, dass ein Problem mit dem Amboss, einem der winzigen Knochen in ihrem Mittelohr, ihren Hörverlust verursachte.anatomyorganbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmbossA stone or other hard surface used by a bird for breaking the shells of snails."The robin used the smooth, flat anvil to crack open the snail's shell. "Das Rotkehlchen benutzte den glatten, flachen Amboss, um die Schale der Schnecke zu knacken.animalbirdutensilnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmbossThe non-moving surface of a micrometer against which the item to be measured is placed."The technician used the micrometer's anvil to precisely measure the thickness of the metal sheet. "Der Techniker benutzte den Amboss des Mikrometers, um die Dicke des Metallblechs präzise zu messen.technicalmachinedeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuf einem Amboss formen, schmiedenTo fashion on an anvil (often used figuratively)."The teacher carefully anvilled the student's rough draft into a polished essay. "Der Lehrer formte den Rohentwurf des Schülers sorgfältig auf dem Amboss zu einem ausgefeilten Aufsatz.actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
