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shroud

/ʃɹaʊd/

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noun

Hülle, Verhüllung, Tuch

That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.

Examples :

"The shroud of mist obscured the mountain peak, hiding it from view. "

Der Nebelschleier verhüllte den Berggipfel und verbarg ihn vor unseren Augen.

appearance material wear

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Leichentuch, Totenhemd

Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.

Examples :

"The funeral director carefully draped the shroud over the deceased. "

Der Bestatter drapierte das Leichentuch sorgfältig über dem Verstorbenen.

body wear ritual religion

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noun

Hülle, Verhüllung

That which covers or shelters like a shroud.

Examples :

"The heavy blanket shrouded the sleeping child, keeping out the morning light. "

Die schwere Decke hüllte das schlafende Kind ein und hielt das Morgenlicht fern.

appearance material

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noun

Zufluchtsort, Versteck

A covered place used as a retreat or shelter, as a cave or den; also, a vault or crypt.

Examples :

"The family found a small, natural shroud beneath the overhanging rocks, offering shelter from the sudden rain. "

Die Familie fand einen kleinen, natürlichen Zufluchtsort unter den überhängenden Felsen, der Schutz vor dem plötzlichen Regen bot.

place architecture

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Wanten

A rope or cable serving to support the mast sideways.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully checked each shroud connecting the mast to the sides of the boat, ensuring they were tight before setting sail. "

Der Seemann überprüfte sorgfältig jedes Want, das den Mast mit den Seiten des Bootes verband, und stellte sicher, dass sie fest waren, bevor er in See stach.

nautical sailing

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Schaufelradscheibe

One of the two annular plates at the periphery of a water wheel, which form the sides of the buckets; a shroud plate.

Examples :

"The water wheel's shroud kept the water within the buckets, maximizing its efficiency. "

Die Schaufelradscheibe des Wasserrads hielt das Wasser in den Schaufeln und maximierte so seine Effizienz.

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verb

Einwickeln, verhüllen

To cover with a shroud.

Examples :

"The workers shrouded the new construction site with plastic sheeting to protect it from the rain. "

Die Arbeiter umhüllten die neue Baustelle mit Plastikplanen, um sie vor dem Regen zu schützen.

appearance action

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verb

Verhüllen, verdecken

To conceal or hide from view, as if by a shroud.

Examples :

"The details of the plot were shrouded in mystery."

Die Einzelheiten der Handlung waren in Geheimnisse gehüllt.

appearance action situation

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verb

Bergen, schützen

To take shelter or harbour.

Examples :

"Seeing the downpour begin, we decided to shroud ourselves in the doorway of the bakery until the rain lessened. "

Als wir den Wolkenbruch sahen, beschlossen wir, uns im Türrahmen der Bäckerei zu bergen, bis der Regen nachließ.

nature environment

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Baumkrone, Blätterdach

The branching top of a tree; foliage.

Examples :

"The oak tree's shroud of leaves provided welcome shade during the picnic. "

Das Blätterdach der Eiche spendete beim Picknick willkommenen Schatten.

nature plant part biology environment

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verb

Entasten

To lop the branches from (a tree).

Examples :

"The gardener shrouded the old oak tree to prevent it from becoming too large and blocking the sunlight for the young plants. "

Der Gärtner entastete die alte Eiche, um zu verhindern, dass sie zu groß wird und das Sonnenlicht für die jungen Pflanzen blockiert.

nature plant agriculture