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/biːm/

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noun

Balken, Träger

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a strong wooden beam to support the porch roof. "

Der Zimmermann verwendete einen starken Holzbalken, um das Vordach zu stützen.

material architecture building

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Balken, Träger

One 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.

Examples :

"The house's main support beams are made of strong, dark wood. "

Die Hauptträger des Hauses bestehen aus starkem, dunklem Holz.

architecture nautical building material part

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Breite, Rumpfbreite

The maximum width of a vessel (note that a vessel with a beam of 15 foot can also be said to be 15 foot abeam)

Examples :

"This ship has more beam than that one."

Dieses Schiff hat eine größere Breite als jenes.

nautical sailing vehicle

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Waagebalken

The crossbar of a mechanical balance, from the ends of which the scales are suspended.

Examples :

"The balance beam in the gym had uneven weights on each side. "

Der Waagebalken im Fitnessstudio hatte ungleiche Gewichte auf jeder Seite.

machine device utensil

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Stange, Sprosse

The principal stem of the antler of a deer.

Examples :

"The deer's large beam was impressive. "

Der große Spross des Hirsches war beeindruckend.

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Deichsel

The pole of a carriage or chariot.

Examples :

"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.

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Webbaum

A 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.

Examples :

"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.

material machine utensil technology item work

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Ankerschaft

The straight part or shank of an anchor.

Examples :

"The boat's anchor had a strong, thick beam. "

Der Anker des Bootes hatte einen starken, dicken Ankerschaft.

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Pflugbalken

The 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.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully attached the oxen to the beam of the plow. "

Der Bauer befestigte die Ochsen sorgfältig an dem Pflugbalken.

agriculture utensil machine

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Balken, Schwungrad

In 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.

Examples :

"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.

machine technical energy industry device system part

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Strahl, Lichtstrahl

A ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body.

Examples :

"a beam of energy"

Ein Energiestrahl.

physics astronomy energy

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Strahl, Schein

A ray; a gleam.

Examples :

"a beam of hope, or of comfort"

Ein Strahl der Hoffnung oder des Trostes.

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Federkiel

One of the long feathers in the wing of a hawk.

Examples :

"The hawk's powerful wings were full of strong, long beams. "

Die mächtigen Flügel des Falken waren voller starker, langer Federkiele.

animal bird part

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noun

Balken

A horizontal bar which connects the stems of two or more notes to group them and to indicate metric value.

Examples :

"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.

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Bahndamm

An elevated rectangular dirt pile used to cheaply build an elevated portion of a railway.

Examples :

"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.

architecture material geology structure

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verb

Strahlen, leuchten

To emit beams of light; shine; radiate.

Examples :

"to beam forth light"

Licht ausstrahlen.

energy physics appearance

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verb

Strahlen, lächeln

To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.

Examples :

"The little girl beamed when she saw her favorite toy. "

Das kleine Mädchen strahlte, als sie ihr Lieblingsspielzeug sah.

appearance emotion character human

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verb

Mit Balken versehen

To furnish or supply with beams

Examples :

"The carpenter will beam the new house with strong wooden beams. "

Der Zimmermann wird das neue Haus mit starken Holzbalken versehen.

architecture building

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verb

Strahlen

To give the appearance of beams to.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Senden, strahlen

To transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism.

Examples :

"The scientist beamed the data from the lab to the central computer. "

Der Wissenschaftler sendete die Daten vom Labor an den zentralen Computer.

technology communication electronics computing

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Spannen

(currying) To stretch something (for example an animal hide) on a beam.

Examples :

"The leatherworker carefully beamed the animal hide onto the wooden beam. "

Der Gerber spannte das Tierfell sorgfältig auf den Holzbalken.

animal agriculture work process

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verb

Auf einen Balken legen

To put (something) on a beam

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully beamed the wooden support onto the roof frame. "

Der Zimmermann legte die Holzstütze vorsichtig auf den Dachrahmen.

architecture building

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Verbinden

To connect (musical notes) with a beam, or thick line, in music notation.

Examples :

"The music teacher asked us to beam the quarter notes together. "

Der Musiklehrer bat uns, die Viertelnoten zu verbinden.