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tympanum

/ˈtɪmpənəm/ /ˈtaɪmpənəm/

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Tympanon, Giebelfeld

A triangular space between the sides of a pediment.

Examples :

"The statue of Athena was carved into the tympanum above the entrance to the library. "

Die Statue der Athene war in das Tympanon über dem Eingang zur Bibliothek gemeißelt.

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Tympanon, Bogenfeld

The space within an arch, and above a lintel or a subordinate arch, spanning the opening below the arch.

Examples :

"The mosaic was placed in the tympanum above the doorway, filling the arched space with colorful tiles. "

Das Mosaik wurde in das Tympanon über dem Türrahmen gesetzt und füllte den gewölbten Raum mit farbenfrohen Fliesen.

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Mittelohr

The middle ear.

Examples :

"The doctor checked my tympanum for signs of infection because I complained about ear pain. "

Der Arzt untersuchte mein Mittelohr auf Anzeichen einer Infektion, weil ich mich über Ohrenschmerzen beschwerte.

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Trommelfell

Examples :

"The loud music at the concert made my tympanum vibrate. "

Die laute Musik auf dem Konzert ließ mein Trommelfell vibrieren.

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Trommelfell

A hearing organ in frogs, toads and some insects.

Examples :

"The frog's tympanum vibrated as the loud music from the school band echoed through the park. "

Das Trommelfell des Frosches vibrierte, als die laute Musik der Schulband durch den Park hallte.

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Trommelfell

In certain birds, the labyrinth at the bottom of the windpipe.

Examples :

"The ornithologist carefully examined the bird's trachea to get a better look at the tympanum, a structure crucial for its unique song. "

Der Ornithologe untersuchte sorgfältig die Luftröhre des Vogels, um einen besseren Blick auf das Trommelfell zu werfen, eine für seinen einzigartigen Gesang entscheidende Struktur.

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Trommelrad

A drum-shaped wheel with spirally curved partitions by which water is raised to the axis when the wheel revolves with the lower part of the circumference submerged; used for raising water, as for irrigation.

Examples :

"The ancient farmers relied on the tympanum to lift water from the river and irrigate their fields, turning the massive wheel slowly and steadily. "

Die alten Bauern verließen sich auf das Trommelrad, um Wasser aus dem Fluss zu heben und ihre Felder zu bewässern, indem sie das riesige Rad langsam und stetig drehten.

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