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terraces

/ˈtɛrəsɪz/ /ˈtɛrɪsɪz/

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noun

Terrasse, Balkon

A platform that extends outwards from a building.

Examples :

"The restaurant had beautiful terraces overlooking the city. "

Das Restaurant hatte wunderschöne Terrassen mit Blick auf die Stadt.

architecture building

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Terrassen, Stufen

A raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides, especially one of a series for farming or leisure; a similar natural area of ground, often next to a river.

Examples :

"Farmers built rice terraces on the steep hillside to create flat areas for planting. "

Bauern bauten Reisterrassen an den steilen Hängen, um flache Flächen für die Bepflanzung zu schaffen.

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Reihenhäuser, Terrassenhäuser

A row of residential houses with no gaps between them; a group of row houses.

Examples :

""The students walked past the terraces of houses on their way home from school." "

Die Schüler gingen auf dem Heimweg von der Schule an den Reihenhäusern vorbei.

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Reihenhaus

A single house in such a group.

Examples :

""My friend lives in a terraces house on Maple Street; it's the one with the blue door." "

Mein Freund wohnt in einem Reihenhaus in der Maple Street; es ist das mit der blauen Tür.

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Tribünen, Stehplätze

(in the plural) The standing area at a football ground.

Examples :

"The old football ground still had standing terraces, where fans packed together tightly during matches. "

Das alte Fußballstadion hatte noch Stehplätze, wo sich die Fans während der Spiele dicht an dicht drängten.

sport area entertainment

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Dachterrasse

(chiefly Indian English) The roof of a building, especially if accessible to the residents. Often used for drying laundry, sun-drying foodstuffs, exercise, or sleeping outdoors in hot weather.

Examples :

"During the hot summer nights, the family slept on their terraces to enjoy the cool breeze. "

In den heißen Sommernächten schlief die Familie auf ihren Dachterrassen, um die kühle Brise zu genießen.

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