noun🔗ShareKnochenA composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates."The dog buried its bones in the backyard. "Der Hund vergrub seine Knochen im Garten.bodyanatomyphysiologyorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnochenAny of the components of an endoskeleton, made of bone."The doctor examined the X-ray to check if any bones were broken after the fall. "Der Arzt untersuchte das Röntgenbild, um zu überprüfen, ob nach dem Sturz Knochen gebrochen waren.anatomybodyphysiologybiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGräteA bone of a fish; a fishbone."I carefully picked out the bones from the grilled salmon before giving it to my child. "Ich habe die Gräten vorsichtig aus dem gegrillten Lachs entfernt, bevor ich ihn meinem Kind gab.fishanimalanatomyfoodbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnochenfischA bonefish"The shallow waters near the beach are a popular spot for fishing bones. "Die flachen Gewässer in der Nähe des Strandes sind ein beliebter Ort zum Angeln von Knochenfischen.fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDie KorsettstäbchenOne of the rigid parts of a corset that forms its frame, the boning, originally made of whalebone."The dressmaker carefully inserted the plastic bones into the bodice of the dress to give it a more structured and flattering shape. "Die Schneiderin setzte die Kunststoff-Korsettstäbchen sorgfältig in das Oberteil des Kleides ein, um ihm eine strukturiertere und schmeichelhaftere Form zu verleihen.wearmaterialbodystyleitemanatomystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnochenOne of the fragments of bone held between the fingers of the hand and rattled together to keep time to music."At the folk music festival, the performer played a lively tune, keeping the rhythm with bones he rattled in his hands. "Auf dem Volksmusikfestival spielte der Künstler eine lebhafte Melodie und hielt den Rhythmus mit Knochen, die er in seinen Händen klapperte.musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnochenAnything made of bone, such as a bobbin for weaving bone lace."The lacemaker carefully selected her bones before starting the intricate pattern. "Die Klöpplerin wählte sorgfältig ihre Knochen aus, bevor sie das komplizierte Muster begann.materialutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGerüst, SkelettThe framework of anything."The old house had weak bones, so the roof was starting to collapse. "Das alte Haus hatte ein schwaches Gerüst, so dass das Dach einzustürzen begann.bodyanatomystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnochenfarben, cremefarbenAn off-white colour, like the colour of bone."The walls of the waiting room were painted a calming bones color. "Die Wände des Wartezimmers waren in einem beruhigenden, cremefarbenen Ton gestrichen.colorappearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDollarA dollar.""I only have three bones in my wallet, so I can't buy that coffee." "Ich habe nur drei Dollar in meiner Brieftasche, also kann ich diesen Kaffee nicht kaufen.economyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGabelknochenThe wishbone formation."Sentence: "After Thanksgiving dinner, the children fought over who got to break the bones and make a wish." "Nach dem Thanksgiving-Essen stritten sich die Kinder darum, wer den Gabelknochen zerbrechen und sich etwas wünschen durfte.anatomybodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStänder, ErektionAn erect penis; a boner.bodysexorganhumananatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDominosteine, Würfel(chiefly in the plural) A domino or dice."Grandpa brought out his box of bones to teach us how to play dominoes after dinner. "Opa holte seine Schachtel mit Dominosteinen heraus, um uns nach dem Abendessen beizubringen, wie man Domino spielt.gameutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntbeinenTo prepare (meat, etc) by removing the bone or bones from."My mom bones the chicken before she makes the soup. "Meine Mutter entbeint das Huhn, bevor sie die Suppe zubereitet.foodanimalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Knochen düngenTo fertilize with bone."The farmer decided to bones the garden soil to help the vegetables grow stronger. "Der Bauer beschloss, den Gartenboden mit Knochen zu düngen, um das Gemüse stärker wachsen zu lassen.agricultureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Fischbein versehenTo put whalebone into."to bone stays"Um Fischbein zu versehen, bleibt es so.materialwearbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEbenen, nivellierenTo make level, using a particular procedure; to survey a level line."boning rod"NivellierstangetechnicalpropertyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVögeln, bumsen(usually of a man) To have sexual intercourse with.sexhumanbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKnochen zeigen(in Aboriginal culture) To perform "bone pointing", a ritual that is intended to bring illness or even death to the victim."Because a tribal elder believed the young man had disrespected sacred land, he threatened to bone him. "Weil ein Stammesältester glaubte, der junge Mann habe heiliges Land missachtet, drohte er, ihn mit Knochen zu zeigen.ritualcursereligionculturesupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePauken, büffeln(usually with "up") To study."bone up"Pauk fleißig!educationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStiefel putzen, polierenTo polish boots to a shiny finish."He carefully bones his dress shoes every Sunday to keep them looking their best for church. "Er putzt jeden Sonntag sorgfältig seine Anzugschuhe, um sie für die Kirche optimal aussehen zu lassen.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnappen, klauenTo apprehend, steal."The thief bones the valuable necklace from the display case. "Der Dieb schnappt die wertvolle Halskette aus der Vitrine.propertyactionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusrichten, begradigenTo sight along an object or set of objects to check whether they are level or in line."The carpenter will bones the fence posts to make sure they are all in a straight line before he secures them. "Der Zimmermann wird die Zaunpfosten ausrichten, um sicherzustellen, dass sie alle in einer geraden Linie stehen, bevor er sie befestigt.technicalarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnochenA percussive folk musical instrument played as a pair in one hand, often made from bovine ribs."At the folk festival, the musician played the lively tune on his bones, clicking them together with practiced rhythm. "Auf dem Volksfest spielte der Musiker die lebhafte Melodie auf seinen Knochen und klickte sie mit geübtem Rhythmus zusammen.musicutensilcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbklatschen, FaustgrußThe act of two fists meeting together in the manner equivalent to a high-five."After finishing the group project, we gave each other bones to celebrate. "Nachdem wir das Gruppenprojekt beendet hatten, gaben wir uns zur Feier des Tages ein Abklatschen.cultureactionsportentertainmenttraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGerüst, GrundgerüstThe framework or foundation of something."The bones of the old house were still strong, even though the walls needed repair. "Das Gerüst des alten Hauses war noch stark, obwohl die Wände repariert werden mussten.structureanatomybodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePosauneA musical instrument in the brass family, having a cylindrical bore, and usually a sliding tube (but sometimes piston valves, and rarely both). Most often refers to the tenor trombone, which is the most common type of trombone and has a fundamental tone of B♭ˌ (contra B♭)."Jim plays the trombone very well."Jim spielt sehr gut Posaune.musicsoundentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRohrdommelThe common European bittern."While walking near the reeds, the birdwatcher spotted a bittern, locally known as "bones," camouflaged among the tall grasses. "Beim Spaziergang in der Nähe des Schilfs entdeckte der Vogelbeobachter eine Rohrdommel, die vor Ort als „bones“ bekannt ist, getarnt im hohen Gras.animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading