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vices

/ˈvaɪsɪz/

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noun

Laster, Untugenden

Examples :

"Gluttony is a vice, not a virtue."

Völlerei ist ein Laster, keine Tugend.

character tendency moral mind

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noun

Laster, Verbrechen

Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs.

Examples :

"The city's strict laws prohibit many vices, including gambling and prostitution. "

Die strengen Gesetze der Stadt verbieten viele Laster, darunter Glücksspiel und Prostitution.

law moral society government police

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noun

Untugenden

A defect in the temper or behaviour of a horse, such as to make the animal dangerous, to injure its health, or to diminish its usefulness.

Examples :

"The horse's vices, including biting and kicking, made it too dangerous for inexperienced riders. "

Die Untugenden des Pferdes, darunter Beißen und Treten, machten es für unerfahrene Reiter zu gefährlich.

animal character condition

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noun

Schraubstock

A mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise).

Examples :

"The carpenter secured the wood in one of the vices before sawing it. "

Der Zimmermann befestigte das Holz in einem der Schraubstöcke, bevor er es absägte.

machine technical utility

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Bleifassungswerkzeug

A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements.

Examples :

"The stained-glass artist carefully pulled the lead through the vices, shaping it into the perfect came for the window panel. "

Der Glasmaler zog das Blei vorsichtig durch das Bleifassungswerkzeug und formte es so zu der perfekten Fassung für die Fensterscheibe.

utensil machine architecture

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noun

Schraubstock, Zange

A grip or grasp.

Examples :

"The strong vices held the heavy crate securely in place. "

Der starke Schraubstock hielt die schwere Kiste sicher an Ort und Stelle.

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noun

Wendeltreppe, Spindeltreppe

A winding or spiral staircase.

Examples :

"The old lighthouse had vices leading to the top, allowing visitors to climb and enjoy the view. "

Der alte Leuchtturm hatte Wendeltreppen, die nach oben führten, so dass Besucher hinaufsteigen und die Aussicht genießen konnten.

architecture building

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Stellvertreter, Ersatz

One who acts in place of a superior.

Examples :

"Because the president was traveling, the vice president oversaw the meeting. "

Da der Präsident verreist war, leitete der Vizepräsident die Sitzung.

job position government