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floss

/flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/

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noun

Zahnseide

A thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth.

Examples :

"After eating popcorn, I use floss to remove the kernels stuck between my teeth. "

Nachdem ich Popcorn gegessen habe, benutze ich Zahnseide, um die zwischen meinen Zähnen steckenden Körner zu entfernen.

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noun

Flocken, Seidenbast

Raw silk fibres.

Examples :

"The silk factory used the floss to make beautiful scarves. "

Die Seidenfabrik verwendete die Flocken, um wunderschöne Schals herzustellen.

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noun

Fasern, Seide

The fibres covering a corncob etc.; the loose downy or silky material inside the husks of certain plants, such as beans.

Examples :

"The silk floss on the corn cob made it look soft and fluffy. "

Die Seide auf dem Maiskolben ließ ihn weich und flauschig aussehen.

plant material part

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noun

Zahnseide

Any thread-like material having parallel strands that are not spun or wound around each other.

Examples :

"embroidery floss"

Stickgarn

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noun

Zuckerwatte

Spun sugar or cotton candy, especially in the phrase "candy floss".

Examples :

"The children were excited to buy floss at the carnival. "

Die Kinder waren aufgeregt, Zuckerwatte auf dem Jahrmarkt zu kaufen.

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noun

Feder

A body feather of an ostrich.

Examples :

"Flosses are soft, and grey from the female and black from the male."

Federn sind weich und grau vom Weibchen und schwarz vom Männchen.

animal bird body

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noun

Floss-Tanzbewegung

A dance move in which the dancer repeatedly swings their arms, with clenched fists, from the back of their body to the front, on each side.

Examples :

"The dance teacher taught the students a new floss. "

Der Tanzlehrer brachte den Schülern einen neuen Floss-Tanz bei.

dance entertainment culture sport

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verb

Zahnseide benutzen

To clean the area between the teeth using floss.

Examples :

"Before dinner, I floss my teeth to remove food particles. "

Vor dem Abendessen benutze ich Zahnseide, um Speisereste zu entfernen.

medicine body action anatomy

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verb

Angeben, protzen

To show off, especially by exhibiting one's wealth or talent.

Examples :

"The student often flossed his knowledge of history, reciting dates and facts to impress his classmates. "

Der Schüler gab oft mit seinem Geschichtswissen an und rezitierte Daten und Fakten, um seine Klassenkameraden zu beeindrucken.

appearance attitude style character

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Den Floss-Tanz ausführen

To perform the floss dance move.

Examples :

"My little brother loves to floss after watching videos of popular dancers. "

Mein kleiner Bruder liebt es, den Floss-Tanz zu machen, nachdem er Videos von beliebten Tänzern gesehen hat.

dance entertainment culture

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noun

Bach, Rinnsal

A small stream of water.

Examples :

"The tiny floss of water trickled down the side of the hill. "

Der winzige Bach rieselte die Seite des Hügels hinunter.

nature geography environment

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noun

Schlacke

Fluid glass floating on iron in the puddling furnace, produced by the vitrification of oxides and earths which are present.

Examples :

"The puddler carefully watched the floss in the furnace, knowing it held the key to stronger iron for the new bridge. "

Der Puddelarbeiter beobachtete sorgfältig die Schlacke im Ofen, da er wusste, dass sie den Schlüssel zu stärkerem Eisen für die neue Brücke enthielt.

material substance technical industry process