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bald

/bɔːld/ /bɑld/

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noun

Gipfel, Kuppe

A mountain summit or crest that lacks forest growth despite a warm climate conducive to such, as is found in many places in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

Examples :

"The bald on Mount Mitchell is a surprising sight, given how warm and humid the surrounding area is. "

Der Gipfel des Mount Mitchell ist ein überraschender Anblick, angesichts der Wärme und Feuchtigkeit der Umgebung.

geography geology environment nature place

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verb

Kahl werden

To become bald.

Examples :

"My grandfather is bald now; he started bald-ing when he was fifty. "

Mein Großvater ist jetzt kahl; er fing an, kahl zu werden, als er fünfzig war.

appearance body

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adjective

Kahl, glatzköpfig

Having no hair, fur or feathers.

Examples :

"My grandfather is bald, with no hair on his head. "

Mein Großvater ist kahl, ohne Haare auf dem Kopf.

appearance body human

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adjective

Kahl, glatzköpfig

(by extension) Denuded of any hair- or fur-like covering.

Examples :

"The bald cypress is a tree that loses its leaves in winter."

Die kahle Zypresse ist ein Baum, der im Winter seine Blätter verliert.

appearance body

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adjective

Abgefahren, abgenutzt

Of tyres: whose surface is worn away.

Examples :

"The old tires on the school bus were bald, so the driver had to get new ones. "

Die alten Reifen des Schulbusses waren abgefahren, also musste der Fahrer neue besorgen.

technical vehicle wear

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adjective

Unverblümt, direkt

(of a statement or account) Unembellished.

Examples :

"The teacher's report on the student's progress was bald: it simply stated the facts without any extra comments. "

Der Bericht des Lehrers über die Fortschritte des Schülers war unverblümt: er nannte einfach die Fakten ohne zusätzliche Kommentare.

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adjective

Unbelegt, unbewiesen

(of a statement) Without evidence or support being provided.

Examples :

"His argument for skipping school was bald; he offered no reason. "

Sein Argument, die Schule zu schwänzen, war unbewiesen; er nannte keinen Grund.

statement language communication writing