noun🔗ShareBalken, TrägerAny large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use."The construction workers used thick wooden beams to support the roof of the new house. "Die Bauarbeiter verwendeten dicke Holzbalken, um das Dach des neuen Hauses 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 old farmhouse had strong beams supporting the roof. "Das alte Bauernhaus hatte starke Balken, die das Dach trugen.architecturenauticalbuildingmaterialtechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBreite, maximale BreiteThe 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 grocer carefully adjusted the weights hanging from the beams of the old-fashioned balance scale to measure the flour. "Der Gemischtwarenhändler justierte sorgfältig die Gewichte, die an dem Waagebalken der altmodischen Waage hingen, um das Mehl abzumessen.machineutensilphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStangen, SprossenThe principal stem of the antler of a deer."The hunter admired the buck's impressive antlers, noting the thick, curved beams that formed their main structure. "Der Jäger bewunderte das beeindruckende Geweih des Hirsches und bemerkte die dicken, gebogenen Sprossen, die seine Hauptstruktur bildeten.animalbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeichselThe pole of a carriage or chariot."The chariot's beams were made of strong oak to withstand the bumpy road. "Die Deichsel des Wagens bestand aus starker Eiche, um der holprigen Straße standzuhalten.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 attached the warp threads to the beams of the large loom before starting the intricate pattern. "Der Weber befestigte sorgfältig die Kettfäden an den Webbäumen des großen Webstuhls, bevor er mit dem komplizierten Muster begann.materialutensilmachineworkindustrytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkerschaftThe straight part or shank of an anchor."The old anchor, rusted and heavy, showed the clear lines of its beams extending from the central ring. "Der alte, verrostete und schwere Ankerschaft zeigte die klaren Linien, die sich von dem zentralen Ring aus erstreckten.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 checked the beams of his antique plow before attaching the oxen. "Der Bauer überprüfte sorgfältig den Pflugbalken seines antiken Pflugs, bevor er die Ochsen anspannte.agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTräger, BalkenIn 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 powerful steam engine used heavy beams that moved up and down, transferring the piston's energy to turn the wheels of the factory. "Die leistungsstarke Dampfmaschine verwendete schwere Träger, die sich auf und ab bewegten und die Energie des Kolbens zur Drehung der Räder der Fabrik übertrugen.technologymachinepartenergyindustryphysicsChat 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.energyphysicsastronomynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStrahl, LichtstrahlA ray; a gleam."a beam of hope, or of comfort"Ein Strahl der Hoffnung oder des Trostes.energyphysicsappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFedernOne of the long feathers in the wing of a hawk."The hawk soared effortlessly, each of its ten beams perfectly catching the sunlight as it circled overhead. "Der Habicht segelte mühelos, wobei jede seiner zehn Federn das Sonnenlicht perfekt einfing, als er über uns kreiste.animalbirdpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalken, NotenbalkenA horizontal bar which connects the stems of two or more notes to group them and to indicate metric value."The music teacher explained that the beams connecting the eighth notes showed they should be played quickly, as a group. "Der Musiklehrer erklärte, dass die Notenbalken, die die Achtelnoten verbinden, zeigten, dass sie schnell und als Gruppe 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 new section of railway was built quickly and cheaply using compacted dirt beams instead of expensive concrete supports. "Der neue Abschnitt der Eisenbahn wurde schnell und kostengünstig mit verdichteten Bahndämmen anstelle von teuren Betonstützen gebaut.materialarchitecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStrahlen, leuchtenTo emit beams of light; shine; radiate."to beam forth light"Licht ausstrahlen.energyphysicsweatherappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStrahlen, lächelnTo smile broadly or especially cheerfully."After getting an A+ on her test, Sarah beams with pride. "Nachdem sie eine Eins+ in ihrer Prüfung bekommen hatte, strahlte Sarah vor Stolz.appearanceemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Balken versehenTo furnish or supply with beams"The carpenter will beam the new house with strong, sturdy wooden beams. "Der Zimmermann wird das neue Haus mit starken, stabilen Holzbalken versehen.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStrahlen aussendenTo give the appearance of beams to."The sun beams through the clouds after the rain, creating a beautiful effect. "Die Sonne strahlt nach dem Regen durch die Wolken und erzeugt einen wunderschönen Effekt.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAussenden, strahlenTo transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism."The doctor beams your X-ray results directly to your phone using a secure app. "Der Arzt sendet Ihre Röntgenbilder direkt über eine sichere App an Ihr Telefon.technologycommunicationcomputingelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpannen(currying) To stretch something (for example an animal hide) on a beam."The tanner beams the freshly skinned hide onto the wooden frame to dry and stretch it evenly. "Der Gerber spannt das frisch abgezogene Fell auf den Holzrahmen, um es zu trocknen und gleichmäßig zu spannen.animalworkagricultureprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBalken, aufbalkenTo put (something) on a beam"The construction crew beams the heavy steel girders into place to form the building's framework. "Die Bauarbeiter befestigen die schweren Stahlträger, um das Gerüst des Gebäudes zu bilden.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerbinden, mit einem Balken versehenTo connect (musical notes) with a beam, or thick line, in music notation."The music teacher beams the eighth notes together to make them easier to read. "Der Musiklehrer verbindet die Achtelnoten mit einem Balken, um sie leichter lesbar zu machen.musicwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
