noun🔗ShareSchießscharte, SchlupflochA slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light."The archer used the loophole in the castle wall to shoot at the enemy. "Der Schütze benutzte die Schießscharte in der Burgmauer, um auf den Feind zu schießen.architecturemilitarybuildingweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlupfloch, HintertürA method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect."The new school policy about late homework had a loophole: students could turn in work late if they had a doctor's note. "Die neue Schulrichtlinie für verspätete Hausaufgaben hatte ein Schlupfloch: Schüler konnten Arbeiten verspätet abgeben, wenn sie eine ärztliche Bescheinigung hatten.lawgovernmentpoliticsbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchießscharten vorbereitenTo prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers"The soldiers looped holes in the castle walls to provide better firing positions. "Die Soldaten bereiteten Schießscharten in den Burgmauern vor, um bessere Schusspositionen zu schaffen.militarybuildingarchitectureweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusnutzen, umgehenTo exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes."He loopholed the parking regulations by claiming his old car was a "historical vehicle" that qualified for free parking. "Er umging die Parkvorschriften, indem er behauptete, sein altes Auto sei ein "historisches Fahrzeug", das für kostenloses Parken berechtigt sei.lawpoliticsgovernmentbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
