noun🔗ShareLaster, UntugendenA bad habit."Gluttony is a vice, not a virtue."Völlerei ist ein Laster, keine Tugend.charactertendencymoralmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLaster, VerbrechenAny of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs."The city's strict laws prohibit many vices, including gambling and prostitution. "Die strengen Gesetze der Stadt verbieten viele Laster, darunter Glücksspiel und Prostitution.lawmoralsocietygovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUntugendenA 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."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.animalcharacterconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchraubstockA mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise)."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.machinetechnicalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBleifassungswerkzeugA tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements."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.utensilmachinearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchraubstock, ZangeA grip or grasp."The strong vices held the heavy crate securely in place. "Der starke Schraubstock hielt die schwere Kiste sicher an Ort und Stelle.devicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWendeltreppe, SpindeltreppeA winding or spiral staircase."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.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStellvertreter, ErsatzOne who acts in place of a superior."Because the president was traveling, the vice president oversaw the meeting. "Da der Präsident verreist war, leitete der Vizepräsident die Sitzung.jobpositiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
