noun🔗ShareBalken, TrägerAny large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use."The carpenter used a strong wooden beam to support the porch roof. "Der Zimmermann verwendete einen starken Holzbalken, um das Vordach zu stützen.materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalken, TrägerOne of the principal horizontal timbers of a building; one of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones."The house's main support beams are made of strong, dark wood. "Die Hauptträger des Hauses bestehen aus starkem, dunklem Holz.architecturenauticalbuildingmaterialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBreite, RumpfbreiteThe maximum width of a vessel (note that a vessel with a beam of 15 foot can also be said to be 15 foot abeam)"This ship has more beam than that one."Dieses Schiff hat eine größere Breite als jenes.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWaagebalkenThe crossbar of a mechanical balance, from the ends of which the scales are suspended."The balance beam in the gym had uneven weights on each side. "Der Waagebalken im Fitnessstudio hatte ungleiche Gewichte auf jeder Seite.machinedeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStange, SprosseThe principal stem of the antler of a deer."The deer's large beam was impressive. "Der große Spross des Hirsches war beeindruckend.animalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeichselThe pole of a carriage or chariot."The horse pulled the light carriage, its wooden beam strong and sturdy. "Das Pferd zog die leichte Kutsche, deren hölzerne Deichsel stark und stabil war.vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWebbaumA cylinder of wood, making part of a loom, on which weavers wind the warp before weaving and the cylinder on which the cloth is rolled, as it is woven."The weaver carefully wound the yarn onto the loom's beam before starting the tapestry. "Der Weber wickelte den Faden sorgfältig auf den Webbaum, bevor er mit der Tapisserie begann.materialmachineutensiltechnologyitemworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkerschaftThe straight part or shank of an anchor."The boat's anchor had a strong, thick beam. "Der Anker des Bootes hatte einen starken, dicken Ankerschaft.nauticalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePflugbalkenThe central bar of a plow, to which the handles and colter are secured, and to the end of which are attached the oxen or horses that draw it."The farmer carefully attached the oxen to the beam of the plow. "Der Bauer befestigte die Ochsen sorgfältig an dem Pflugbalken.agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalken, SchwungradIn steam engines, a heavy iron lever having an oscillating motion on a central axis, one end of which is connected with the piston rod from which it receives motion, and the other with the crank of the wheel shaft."The steam engine's beam connected the piston to the wheel's crank, transferring the power from the steam. "Der Balken der Dampfmaschine verband den Kolben mit der Kurbel des Rades und übertrug so die Kraft des Dampfes.machinetechnicalenergyindustrydevicesystempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStrahl, LichtstrahlA ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body."a beam of energy"Ein Energiestrahl.physicsastronomyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStrahl, ScheinA ray; a gleam."a beam of hope, or of comfort"Ein Strahl der Hoffnung oder des Trostes.physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFederkielOne of the long feathers in the wing of a hawk."The hawk's powerful wings were full of strong, long beams. "Die mächtigen Flügel des Falken waren voller starker, langer Federkiele.animalbirdpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalkenA horizontal bar which connects the stems of two or more notes to group them and to indicate metric value."The music teacher drew a beam connecting the two quarter notes, showing they should be played together. "Der Musiklehrer zeichnete einen Balken, der die beiden Viertelnoten verband, um zu zeigen, dass sie zusammen gespielt werden sollten.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBahndammAn elevated rectangular dirt pile used to cheaply build an elevated portion of a railway."The railway workers built a sturdy beam to elevate the track over the busy street. "Die Eisenbahnarbeiter bauten einen stabilen Bahndamm, um die Schienen über der belebten Straße zu erhöhen.architecturematerialgeologystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStrahlen, leuchtenTo emit beams of light; shine; radiate."to beam forth light"Licht ausstrahlen.energyphysicsappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStrahlen, lächelnTo smile broadly or especially cheerfully."The little girl beamed when she saw her favorite toy. "Das kleine Mädchen strahlte, als sie ihr Lieblingsspielzeug sah.appearanceemotioncharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Balken versehenTo furnish or supply with beams"The carpenter will beam the new house with strong wooden beams. "Der Zimmermann wird das neue Haus mit starken Holzbalken versehen.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStrahlenTo give the appearance of beams to."The artist beamed the spotlight onto the painting, making it look like it had golden rays. "Der Künstler strahlte den Scheinwerfer auf das Gemälde, wodurch es so aussah, als hätte es goldene Strahlen.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSenden, strahlenTo transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism."The scientist beamed the data from the lab to the central computer. "Der Wissenschaftler sendete die Daten vom Labor an den zentralen Computer.technologycommunicationelectronicscomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpannen(currying) To stretch something (for example an animal hide) on a beam."The leatherworker carefully beamed the animal hide onto the wooden beam. "Der Gerber spannte das Tierfell sorgfältig auf den Holzbalken.animalagricultureworkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuf einen Balken legenTo put (something) on a beam"The carpenter carefully beamed the wooden support onto the roof frame. "Der Zimmermann legte die Holzstütze vorsichtig auf den Dachrahmen.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerbindenTo connect (musical notes) with a beam, or thick line, in music notation."The music teacher asked us to beam the quarter notes together. "Der Musiklehrer bat uns, die Viertelnoten zu verbinden.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
