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bolster

/ˈbəʊlstə/ /ˈboʊlstɚ/

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noun

Kissen, Polster

A large cushion or pillow.

Examples :

"My grandmother's favorite armchair had a large bolster for extra comfort. "

Der Lieblingssessel meiner Großmutter hatte ein großes Kissen für zusätzlichen Komfort.

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noun

Polster, Kissen

A pad, quilt, or anything used to hinder pressure, support part of the body, or make a bandage sit easy upon a wounded part; a compress.

Examples :

"The nurse placed a soft bolster under Sarah's head to make her more comfortable during the nap. "

Die Krankenschwester legte ein weiches Kissen unter Sarahs Kopf, um es ihr während des Nickerchens bequemer zu machen.

medicine body aid

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noun

Achsschemel

A small spacer located on top of the axle of horse-drawn wagons that gives the front wheels enough clearance to turn.

Examples :

"The wagon maker carefully inspected the bolster on the newly repaired axle, ensuring it was properly sized for a smooth turning radius. "

Der Wagenbauer inspizierte sorgfältig den Achsschemel an der neu reparierten Achse und stellte sicher, dass er die richtige Größe für einen reibungslosen Wendekreis hatte.

vehicle part machine

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noun

Auflager, Stütze

A short, horizontal structural timber between a post and a beam for enlarging the bearing area of the post and/or reducing the span of the beam.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully placed a bolster between the wobbly porch post and the beam above to prevent the porch from sagging further. "

Der Zimmermann platzierte sorgfältig ein Auflager zwischen dem wackeligen Pfosten der Veranda und dem darüberliegenden Balken, um zu verhindern, dass die Veranda weiter durchhängt.

architecture building structure

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noun

Tragbalken

A beam in the middle of a railway truck, supporting the body of the car.

Examples :

"The train car's bolster supported the heavy load of luggage. "

Der Tragbalken des Waggons trug die schwere Gepäcklast.

vehicle structure machine

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noun

Auflageteller

The perforated plate in a punching machine on which anything rests when being punched.

Examples :

"The metal worker carefully placed the decorative metal piece onto the bolster of the punching machine before starting the operation. "

Der Metallarbeiter legte das dekorative Metallstück sorgfältig auf den Auflageteller der Stanzmaschine, bevor er den Vorgang startete.

machine technical industry

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noun

Kropf, Parierstange

The part of a knife blade that abuts upon the end of the handle.

Examples :

"The chef carefully examined the bolster of the knife before using it to chop vegetables. "

Der Koch untersuchte sorgfältig den Kropf des Messers, bevor er es zum Zerkleinern von Gemüse benutzte.

part item utensil

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noun

Metallende, Zwinge

The metallic end of a pocketknife handle.

Examples :

"The shiny bolster on my grandfather's old pocketknife showed years of polishing. "

Das glänzende Metallende an dem alten Taschenmesser meines Großvaters zeigte jahrelanges Polieren.

item utensil machine technical

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noun

Kissen, Polster

The rolls forming the ends or sides of the Ionic capital.

Examples :

"The architect pointed to the bolster of the Ionic capital, explaining how its curved form contributes to the temple's elegant appearance. "

Der Architekt zeigte auf das Kissen des ionischen Kapitells und erklärte, wie seine geschwungene Form zum eleganten Aussehen des Tempels beiträgt.

architecture part

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noun

Holzblock

A block of wood on the carriage of a siege gun, upon which the breech of the gun rests when arranged for transportation.

Examples :

"The artillery crew carefully positioned the gun's breech onto the bolster for transport. "

Die Artilleriebesatzung positionierte das Geschützrohr vorsichtig auf dem Holzblock für den Transport.

military weapon machine

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verb

Stärken, unterstützen

To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.

Examples :

"The new teacher's enthusiasm bolstered student interest in the class. "

Die Begeisterung des neuen Lehrers stärkte das Interesse der Schüler an dem Kurs.

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