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Hellebarde, Streitaxt

Any of various bladed or pointed hand weapons, originally designating an Anglo-Saxon sword, and later a weapon of infantry, especially in the 14th and 15th centuries, commonly consisting of a broad, heavy, double-edged, hook-shaped blade, with a short pike at the back and another at the top, attached to the end of a long staff.

Examples :

"The soldier wielded a heavy bill, its blade gleaming in the sunlight. "

Der Soldat schwang eine schwere Hellebarde, deren Klinge im Sonnenlicht glänzte.

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Hippemesser, Haumesser

A cutting instrument, with hook-shaped point, and fitted with a handle, used in pruning, etc.; a billhook.

Examples :

"The gardener used the bill to trim the overgrown bushes. "

Der Gärtner benutzte das Hippemesser, um die überwucherten Büsche zu beschneiden.

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Hellebardier

Somebody armed with a bill; a billman.

Examples :

"The bill presented the proposal for a new school library. "

Der Hellebardier präsentierte den Vorschlag für eine neue Schulbibliothek.

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Picke, Haue

A pickaxe, or mattock.

Examples :

"The gardener used a heavy bill to break up the hard soil. "

Der Gärtner benutzte eine schwere Picke, um den harten Boden aufzubrechen.

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Arm des Ankers

The extremity of the arm of an anchor; the point of or beyond the fluke (also called the peak).

Examples :

"The sailor carefully examined the anchor's bill to ensure it was undamaged before lowering it into the water. "

Der Seemann untersuchte sorgfältig den Arm des Ankers, um sicherzustellen, dass er unbeschädigt war, bevor er ihn ins Wasser ließ.

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Mit dem Schnabel hacken, picken

To dig, chop, etc., with a bill.

Examples :

"The bird billed at the dirt, trying to dig up a tasty worm. "

Der Vogel hackte mit seinem Schnabel in der Erde und versuchte, einen leckeren Wurm auszugraben.

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Schnabel

The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal.

Examples :

"The little bird used its tiny bill to pick up a crumb of bread. "

Der kleine Vogel benutzte seinen winzigen Schnabel, um ein Krümel Brot aufzupicken.

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Schnabel, Vorsprung

A beak-like projection, especially a promontory.

Examples :

"The rocky bill jutted out into the ocean, making a good spot for seabirds to perch. "

Der felsige Vorsprung ragte ins Meer hinaus und bot Seevögeln einen guten Platz zum Sitzen.

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Der Schirm, das Visier

Of a cap or hat: the brim or peak, serving as a shade to keep sun off the face and out of the eyes.

Examples :

"The baseball cap's wide bill kept the sun out of his eyes. "

Der breite Schirm der Baseballkappe hielt die Sonne aus seinen Augen fern.

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verb

Picken

Examples :

"The bird billed at the seed on the ground. "

Der Vogel pickte nach dem Samen auf dem Boden.

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Schnäbeln

To stroke bill against bill, with reference to doves; to caress in fondness

Examples :

"The mother dove gently billed her chick, showing affection. "

Die Muttertaube schnäbelte sanft mit ihrem Küken und zeigte Zuneigung.

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Rechnung, Liste

A written list or inventory. (Now obsolete except in specific senses or set phrases; bill of lading, bill of goods, etc.)

Examples :

"The storekeeper showed the customer a bill of the groceries, listing each item and its price. "

Der Ladenbesitzer zeigte dem Kunden eine Rechnung über die Lebensmittel, in der jeder Artikel und sein Preis aufgeführt waren.

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Urkunde, Dokument

A document, originally sealed; a formal statement or official memorandum. (Now obsolete except with certain qualifying words; bill of health, bill of sale etc.)

Examples :

"The doctor's office provided a bill of health, confirming that the patient was well. "

Die Arztpraxis stellte eine Gesundheitsbescheinigung aus, die bestätigte, dass der Patient gesund war.

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Gesetzentwurf, Gesetzesvorlage

A draft of a law, presented to a legislature for enactment; a proposed or projected law.

Examples :

"The school board presented a bill to the city council proposing a new policy for after-school activities. "

Der Schulrat legte dem Stadtrat einen Gesetzentwurf vor, der eine neue Richtlinie für Aktivitäten nach der Schule vorsah.

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Anklageschrift, Klageschrift

A declaration made in writing, stating some wrong the complainant has suffered from the defendant, or a fault committed by some person against a law.

Examples :

"The student submitted a bill to the school administration, stating that a teacher had unfairly graded his exam. "

Der Student reichte der Schulverwaltung eine Anklageschrift ein, in der er angab, dass ein Lehrer seine Prüfung ungerecht benotet hatte.

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Geldschein, Banknote

A piece of paper money; a banknote.

Examples :

"My grandmother gave me a five-dollar bill for my birthday. "

Meine Großmutter gab mir zum Geburtstag einen Fünf-Dollar-Schein.

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Rechnung

A written note of goods sold, services rendered, or work done, with the price or charge; an invoice.

Examples :

"The restaurant sent me a bill for the meal we had last night. "

Das Restaurant schickte mir eine Rechnung für das Essen, das wir gestern Abend hatten.

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Ankündigung, Werbezettel

A paper, written or printed, and posted up or given away, to advertise something, as a lecture, a play, or the sale of goods

Examples :

"The school posted a bill announcing the upcoming play. "

Die Schule hat eine Ankündigung für das kommende Theaterstück ausgehängt.

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Wechsel, Schuldschein

A writing binding the signer or signers to pay a certain sum at a future day or on demand, with or without interest, as may be stated in the document; a bill of exchange. In the United States, it is usually called a note, a note of hand, or a promissory note.

Examples :

"My uncle wrote a bill promising to pay me $50 for helping him with the yard work next month. "

Mein Onkel schrieb einen Schuldschein, in dem er versprach, mir 50 Dollar zu zahlen, weil ich ihm nächsten Monat bei der Gartenarbeit geholfen habe.

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Rechnung, Aufstellung

A set of items presented together.

Examples :

"The grocery store bill listed all the items and their prices. "

Die Rechnung des Lebensmittelgeschäfts listete alle Artikel und ihre Preise auf.

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verb

anschlagen, bekanntmachen

To advertise by a bill or public notice.

Examples :

"The school will bill upcoming events on the bulletin board. "

Die Schule wird kommende Veranstaltungen am schwarzen Brett bekanntmachen.

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Berechnen, in Rechnung stellen

To charge; to send a bill to.

Examples :

"The restaurant will bill you for the meal at the end of the evening. "

Das Restaurant wird Ihnen die Mahlzeit am Ende des Abends in Rechnung stellen.

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Der Ruf der Rohrdommel

The bell, or boom, of the bittern.

Examples :

"The bittern's distinctive bill echoed across the marsh. "

Der Ruf der Rohrdommel hallte über den Sumpf.

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