noun🔗ShareStuhlAn item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person. Compare stool, couch, sofa, settee, loveseat and bench."All I need to weather a snowstorm is hot coffee, a warm fire, a good book and a comfortable chair."Alles, was ich brauche, um einen Schneesturm zu überstehen, sind heißer Kaffee, ein warmes Feuer, ein gutes Buch und ein bequemer Stuhl.itemutensilessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStuhlplatzThe seating position of a particular musician in an orchestra."My violin teacher used to play first chair with the Boston Pops."Mein Geigenlehrer spielte früher den ersten Stuhlplatz bei den Boston Pops.musicpositionorganizationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchienenstuhlAn iron block used on railways to support the rails and secure them to the sleepers, and similar devices."The railway workers carefully placed the chair to support the new rail section. "Die Eisenbahner platzierten den Schienenstuhl sorgfältig, um den neuen Schienenabschnitt zu stützen.materialpartstructurebuildingtechnicalessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSesselformOne of two possible conformers of cyclohexane rings (the other being boat), shaped roughly like a chair."The chemist drew a diagram showing the chair conformation of the cyclohexane molecule. "Der Chemiker zeichnete ein Diagramm, das die Sesselform des Cyclohexanmoleküls zeigte.chemistrycompoundstructureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLehrstuhlA distinguished professorship at a university."Professor Davies holds the prestigious chair in astrophysics at the university. "Professor Davies hat den angesehenen Lehrstuhl für Astrophysik an der Universität inne.educationjobpositionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSänfte, EinspännerA vehicle for one person; either a sedan borne upon poles, or a two-wheeled carriage drawn by one horse; a gig."The old man used a chair to travel to the market each week. "Der alte Mann benutzte eine Sänfte, um jede Woche zum Markt zu reisen.vehicleutensiltechnologymachineessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmt, VorsitzThe seat or office of a person in authority, such as a judge or bishop."The principal's chair is in the front row of the auditorium. "Der Vorsitz des Direktors befindet sich in der ersten Reihe des Auditoriums.politicsreligionlawpositionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Vorsitz führen, leitenTo act as chairperson at; to preside over."The teacher will chair the meeting to discuss the class's upcoming field trip. "Der Lehrer wird die Sitzung leiten, um den bevorstehenden Ausflug der Klasse zu besprechen.politicsgovernmentorganizationjobessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuf den Schultern tragenTo carry in a seated position upon one's shoulders, especially in celebration or victory."The students cheered and chair-carried their teacher, who had won the spelling bee, through the halls. "Die Schüler jubelten und trugen ihren Lehrer, der den Rechtschreibwettbewerb gewonnen hatte, auf den Schultern durch die Gänge.culturetraditionentertainmentsportachievementfestivalessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden zum Vorsitzenden ernennenTo award a chair to (a winning poet) at a Welsh eisteddfod."The poet was chaired at the national Eisteddfod."Der Dichter wurde auf der nationalen Eisteddfod zum Vorsitzenden ernannt.cultureliteraturefestivaltraditionachievementessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVorsitzende, LeiterA chairman or chairwoman, someone who presides over a meeting, board, etc."The chair of the school board announced the new budget. "Der Vorsitzende des Schulvorstands kündigte den neuen Haushalt an.governmentpoliticsjoborganizationbusinesspositionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareElektrischer StuhlA chair-like device used for performing execution by electrocution."The condemned man was led to the electric chair. "Der verurteilte Mann wurde zum elektrischen Stuhl geführt.devicemachineweaponlawgovernmentelectrictechnologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareElektrorollstuhlAn electrically powered wheelchair."My grandfather uses a chair to get around the house easily. "Mein Großvater benutzt einen Elektrorollstuhl, um sich leicht im Haus fortzubewegen.vehicletechnologymedicinemachineaiddeviceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchulterwurfA transitional hold in which an attacking wrestler hoists an opponent up onto his/her shoulders so that they are both facing in the same direction."The wrestler executed a powerful chair, lifting his opponent onto his shoulders. "Der Wrestler führte einen kraftvollen Schulterwurf aus und hob seinen Gegner auf seine Schultern.sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading