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upright

/ˈʌpɹaɪt/

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noun

Pfosten, Ständer

Any vertical part of a structure, especially one of the goal posts in sports.

Examples :

"The soccer ball sailed between the goalkeeper and bounced off the left upright. "

Der Fußball segelte zwischen dem Torwart hindurch und prallte von dem linken Pfosten ab.

part sport structure

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noun

Senkrechtwort

A word clued by the successive initial, middle, or final letters of the cross-lights in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.

Examples :

"The solver confidently identified "HONESTY" as the upright in the double acrostic. "

Der Rätsellöser identifizierte zuversichtlich „EHRLICHKEIT“ als das Senkrechtwort im Doppelakrostichon.

language word writing literature

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noun

Der Klavier

An upright piano.

Examples :

"The upright piano stood in the corner of the music room. "

Das Klavier stand in der Ecke des Musikzimmers.

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noun

aufrechter Staubsauger

Short for upright vacuum cleaner.

Examples :

"My mom prefers the upright for the living room carpet because it's easier to maneuver around the furniture. "

Meine Mutter bevorzugt den aufrechten Staubsauger für den Teppich im Wohnzimmer, weil er leichter um die Möbel zu manövrieren ist.

device machine utility

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verb

Aufrichten, aufstellen

To set upright or stand back up (something that has fallen).

Examples :

"The little boy tripped and fell, but his dad quickly upright him. "

Der kleine Junge stolperte und fiel hin, aber sein Vater richtete ihn schnell auf.

position action

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adjective

Aufrecht, senkrecht

Vertical; erect.

Examples :

"I was standing upright, waiting for my orders."

Ich stand aufrecht und wartete auf meine Befehle.

position appearance

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adjective

Aufrecht, senkrecht

Greater in height than breadth.

Examples :

"The teacher asked us to draw an upright rectangle, meaning one that was taller than it was wide. "

Der Lehrer bat uns, ein aufrechtes Rechteck zu zeichnen, also eines, das höher als breit war.

appearance position

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adjective

Rechtschaffen, moralisch

Of good morals; practicing ethical values.

Examples :

"My teacher always acted upright, treating all students fairly and with respect. "

Mein Lehrer verhielt sich immer rechtschaffen und behandelte alle Schüler fair und mit Respekt.

moral character philosophy value

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adjective

Aufrecht

(of a golf club) Having the head approximately at a right angle with the shaft.

Examples :

"The golf club's upright head made it easier for him to hit the ball straight. "

Der aufrechte Schlägerkopf erleichterte es ihm, den Ball geradeaus zu schlagen.

sport technical

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adverb

Aufrecht

In or into an upright position

Examples :

"The student sat upright in his chair during the important presentation. "

Der Schüler saß während der wichtigen Präsentation aufrecht in seinem Stuhl.

position direction