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spoke

/spəʊk/

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noun

Speiche

A support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim.

Examples :

"The bicycle's spoke snapped, and the wheel wobbled dangerously. "

Die Speiche des Fahrrads brach, und das Rad wackelte gefährlich.

vehicle part machine

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noun

Speiche

A projecting handle of a steering wheel.

Examples :

"The car's steering wheel had a comfortable, thick spoke. "

Das Lenkrad des Autos hatte eine bequeme, dicke Speiche.

vehicle nautical machine part

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noun

Sprosse

A rung of a ladder.

Examples :

"The boy carefully climbed the ladder, placing his foot on each spoke. "

Der Junge kletterte vorsichtig die Leiter hinauf und setzte seinen Fuß auf jede Sprosse.

part structure item

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noun

Bremse

A device for fastening the wheel of a vehicle to prevent it from turning when going downhill.

Examples :

"The bicycle's spoke prevented the wheel from spinning backward as I rode down the hill. "

Die Bremse des Fahrrads verhinderte, dass sich das Rad rückwärts drehte, als ich den Hügel hinunterfuhr.

vehicle device machine

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noun

Speiche

One of the outlying points in a hub-and-spoke model of transportation.

Examples :

"The airport is a hub, and the smaller towns are spokes in the transportation network. "

Der Flughafen ist ein Knotenpunkt, und die kleineren Städte sind Speichen in dem Verkehrsnetz.

system vehicle point

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verb

Mit Speichen versehen

To furnish (a wheel) with spokes.

Examples :

"The bicycle repair shop owner carefully spoke the new bicycle wheel. "

Der Fahrradladenbesitzer versah das neue Fahrradrad sorgfältig mit Speichen.

part vehicle structure

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verb

Sprechen, reden

To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

Examples :

"My teacher spoke to the class about the upcoming test. "

Mein Lehrer sprach mit der Klasse über die bevorstehende Prüfung.

communication language word

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verb

Sprechen, reden

To have a conversation.

Examples :

"My friend and I spoke about our plans for the weekend. "

Mein Freund und ich sprachen über unsere Pläne für das Wochenende.

communication language

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verb

Zum Ausdruck bringen, mitteilen

(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.

Examples :

"Actions speak louder than words."

Taten sagen mehr als Worte.

communication language

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verb

Reden halten, sprechen

To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.

Examples :

"This evening I shall speak on the topic of correct English usage."

Heute Abend werde ich über das Thema korrekter englischer Sprachgebrauch sprechen.

communication language action

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verb

Sprach, redete

To be able to communicate in a language.

Examples :

"He speaks Mandarin fluently."

Er spricht fließend Mandarin.

language communication linguistics ability

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verb

Sagen, sprechen

Examples :

"The teacher spoke clearly about the history of the Roman Empire. "

Der Lehrer sprach deutlich über die Geschichte des Römischen Reiches.

language communication

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verb

Sprechen, äußern

To communicate (some fact or feeling); to bespeak, to indicate.

Examples :

"The teacher spoke about the importance of studying for the upcoming test. "

Der Lehrer sprach über die Wichtigkeit des Lernens für die bevorstehende Prüfung.

communication language

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verb

Verstehen, kapieren

(sometimes humorous) To understand (as though it were a language).

Examples :

"So you can program in C. But do you speak C++?"

Du kannst also in C programmieren. Aber verstehst du C++?

language communication

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verb

Sprechen, reden

To produce a sound; to sound.

Examples :

"The old clock in the hallway spoke loudly, announcing the time. "

Die alte Uhr im Flur sprach laut und verkündete die Zeit.

sound language communication

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verb

Sprechen, nachsprechen

Of a bird, to be able to vocally reproduce words or phrases from a human language.

Examples :

"The parrot spoke the phrase "Good morning, teacher!" perfectly. "

Der Papagei sprach den Satz „Guten Morgen, Lehrer!“ perfekt nach.

animal bird ability language sound communication

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verb

Sprechen, reden

To address; to accost; to speak to.

Examples :

"The teacher spoke to the class about the upcoming exam. "

Der Lehrer sprach mit der Klasse über die bevorstehende Prüfung.

communication language action