noun🔗SharePrägestempel, StempelA figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc."The goldsmith used a puncheon to create the intricate floral pattern on the silver locket. "Der Goldschmied benutzte einen Prägestempel, um das komplizierte Blumenmuster auf dem silbernen Medaillon zu erstellen.utensiltechnicalindustrymaterialartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStütze, PfostenA short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud."The carpenter used several puncheons to support the weight of the new wall between the main studs. "Der Zimmermann verwendete mehrere Stützen, um das Gewicht der neuen Wand zwischen den Hauptstielen zu tragen.architecturebuildingmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSteg, BohlenwegA walkway or short, low footbridge over wet ground constructed by laying one or more planks or dressed timbers over sills set directly on the ground, also called duck boards, bog boards, or bog bridge."The hikers used the puncheon to cross the muddy creek safely. "Die Wanderer benutzten den Steg, um den schlammigen Bach sicher zu überqueren.architecturematerialenvironmentstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSteg, kleiner StegA short low bridge of similar construction. Also called puncheon bridge."Because the heavy rains washed out part of the trail, the hikers had to carefully cross the muddy gap using the makeshift puncheon. "Da die starken Regenfälle einen Teil des Weges weggespült hatten, mussten die Wanderer die schlammige Lücke vorsichtig über den provisorischen Steg überqueren.architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFass, TonneA cask used to hold liquids, having a capacity varying from 72 to 120 gallons; a tercian."The brewery workers carefully rolled a full puncheon of ale into the aging cellar. "Die Brauereiarbeiter rollten vorsichtig ein volles Fass Ale in den Reifungskeller.drinkutensilnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
