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noun

Kuh

(properly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.

Examples :

"The farmer's cow gave birth to a calf this morning. "

Die Kuh des Bauern hat heute Morgen ein Kalb zur Welt gebracht.

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noun

Rind

(formerly inexact but now common) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.

Examples :

"The farmer milked the cow every morning. "

Der Bauer melkte jeden Morgen das Rind.

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noun

Rindfleisch

Beef: the meat of cattle as food.

Examples :

"My grandmother made a delicious stew with beef from the cow. "

Meine Großmutter machte einen köstlichen Eintopf mit Rindfleisch vom Rind.

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noun

Kuh

Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc.

Examples :

"The farmer's herd included several cows, including some water buffalo. "

Die Herde des Bauern umfasste mehrere Kühe, darunter auch einige Wasserbüffel.

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noun

Kuh

A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.

Examples :

"The zookeeper carefully fed the cow, a large female elephant. "

Der Tierpfleger fütterte vorsichtig die Kuh, ein großes weibliches Elefantenkalb.

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noun

Kuh, Miststück

A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.

Examples :

"That new coworker is a real cow; she's always complaining and never helps anyone. "

Diese neue Kollegin ist ein echtes Miststück; sie beschwert sich ständig und hilft nie jemandem.

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noun

Keil, Hemmschuh

A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car.

Examples :

"The mechanic used a cow to stop the printing press from moving. "

Der Mechaniker benutzte einen Keil, um zu verhindern, dass sich die Druckmaschine bewegt.

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verb

Einschüchtern, verängstigen

(chiefly in the passive voice) To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.

Examples :

"Con artists are not cowed by the law."

Betrüger lassen sich vom Gesetz nicht einschüchtern.

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noun

Kaminaufsatz

A chimney cowl.

Examples :

"The chimney cowl protected the house from rain. "

Der Kaminaufsatz schützte das Haus vor Regen.

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