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frog

/fɹɒɡ/ /fɹɑɡ/

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Frosch

A small tailless amphibian of the order Anura that typically hops.

Examples :

"The frog hopped across the garden path. "

Der Frosch hüpfte über den Gartenweg.

animal biology organism nature

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Frosch

The part of a violin bow (or that of other similar string instruments such as the viola, cello and contrabass) located at the end held by the player, to which the horsehair is attached.

Examples :

"The violinist carefully adjusted the frog of her bow before starting her practice. "

Die Geigerin justierte sorgfältig den Frosch ihres Bogens, bevor sie mit dem Üben begann.

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Frosch

Road. Shorter, more common form of frog and toad.

Examples :

"The children saw a frog near the school's pond. "

Die Kinder sahen einen Frosch in der Nähe des Schulteichs.

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Die Vertiefung

The depression in the upper face of a pressed or handmade clay brick.

Examples :

"The potter carefully smoothed the frog in the clay brick before adding the final glaze. "

Der Töpfer glättete sorgfältig die Vertiefung in dem Ziegelstein, bevor er die abschließende Glasur auftrug.

material architecture building

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Strahl

An organ on the bottom of a horse’s hoof that assists in the circulation of blood.

Examples :

"The farrier carefully examined the horse's frog, noticing it was healthy and contributing to good circulation in the hoof. "

Der Hufschmied untersuchte sorgfältig den Strahl des Pferdes und stellte fest, dass er gesund war und zu einer guten Durchblutung im Huf beitrug.

anatomy animal organ

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Herzstück

The part of a railway switch or turnout where the running-rails cross (from the resemblance to the frog in a horse’s hoof).

Examples :

"The engineer carefully aligned the train wheels with the frog of the turnout to switch tracks. "

Der Ingenieur richtete die Räder des Zuges sorgfältig auf das Herzstück der Weiche aus, um die Gleise zu wechseln.

technical vehicle part

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verb

Frösche fangen

To hunt or trap frogs.

Examples :

"The children went to the pond to frog for dinner. "

Die Kinder gingen zum Teich, um Frösche für das Abendessen zu fangen.

animal food action

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Mit einer Gabel umsetzen

To use a pronged plater to transfer (cells) to another plate.

Examples :

"The scientist frogged the cells from the Petri dish to the new culture plate. "

Der Wissenschaftler setzte die Zellen mit einer Gabel von der Petrischale auf die neue Kulturplatte um.

biology science microorganism technology

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Ausnehmen, spalten

To spatchcock (a chicken).

Examples :

"Before the dinner party, Sarah frogged the chicken, preparing it for roasting. "

Vor der Dinnerparty nahm Sarah das Huhn aus und bereitete es zum Braten vor.

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Franzose, Französin

A French person.

Examples :

"My friend, a charming frog, told me about his family's upcoming trip to France. "

Mein Freund, ein charmanter Franzose, erzählte mir von der bevorstehenden Reise seiner Familie nach Frankreich.

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Quebecer, frankophoner Kanadier

A French-speaking person from Quebec.

Examples :

"My friend, a frog, is studying French literature at university. "

Mein Freund, ein Quebecer, studiert französische Literatur an der Universität.

person language nation culture

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Frosch (am Schwert), Koppelschuh

A leather or fabric loop used to attach a sword or bayonet, or its scabbard, to a waist or shoulder belt.

Examples :

"The soldier carefully attached the frog to his belt to secure his sword. "

Der Soldat befestigte den Koppelschuh sorgfältig an seinem Gürtel, um sein Schwert zu sichern.

military wear weapon item

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Froschschließe

An ornate fastener for clothing consisting of an oblong button (covered with netted thread), toggle, or knot, that fits through a loop.

Examples :

"My grandmother's dress had a beautiful frog at the neckline. "

Das Kleid meiner Großmutter hatte eine wunderschöne Froschschließe am Ausschnitt.

appearance style wear item

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verb

Mit Fröschen verzieren, mit Knebeln versehen

To ornament or fasten a coat, etc. with frogs.

Examples :

"My grandmother carefully frog-stitched the buttons onto her favorite cardigan. "

Meine Großmutter hat die Knöpfe sorgfältig mit Knebeln an ihrer Lieblingsstrickjacke versehen.

appearance wear

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Aufribbeln, auftrennen

To unravel part of (a knitted garment) while knitting it in order to correct a mistake.

Examples :

"She had to frog a few stitches in her scarf because she accidentally made a wrong turn. "

Sie musste ein paar Maschen in ihrem Schal auftrennen, weil sie versehentlich falsch gestrickt hatte.

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