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pram

/pɹæm/ /pɹɑːm/

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noun

Kinderwagen

A small vehicle, usually covered, in which a newborn baby is pushed around in a lying position; a perambulator.

Examples :

"The new parents carefully pushed the pram down the sidewalk, enjoying the fresh air while their baby slept peacefully inside. "

Die jungen Eltern schoben den Kinderwagen vorsichtig den Bürgersteig entlang und genossen die frische Luft, während ihr Baby friedlich darin schlief.

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noun

Prahm, Lastkahn

A flat-bottomed barge used on shallow shores to convey cargo to and from ships that cannot enter the harbour.

Examples :

"The pram slowly carried sacks of grain from the large ship to the docks because the water was too shallow for the ship to get closer. "

Der Prahm transportierte langsam Säcke mit Getreide von dem großen Schiff zu den Docks, da das Wasser zu flach war, um das Schiff näher heranzubringen.

nautical vehicle

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Floss, Kahn

A similar barge used as platform for cannons in shallow waters which seagoing warships cannot enter.

Examples :

"The defending army positioned several prams, each armed with a heavy cannon, in the shallow bay to prevent enemy ships from approaching the coastline. "

Die Verteidigungsarmee positionierte mehrere Flöße, jedes mit einer schweren Kanone bewaffnet, in der flachen Bucht, um zu verhindern, dass sich feindliche Schiffe der Küste nähern.

nautical military vehicle weapon

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Beiboot, Jolle

A type of dinghy with a flat bow.

Examples :

"The small pram was perfect for navigating the shallow water near the shore. "

Das kleine Beiboot war perfekt, um in dem flachen Wasser in Ufernähe zu navigieren.

nautical vehicle sailing