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wimple

/ˈwɪmpəl/

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noun

Schleier, Haube

A cloth which usually covers the head and is worn around the neck and chin. It was worn by women in medieval Europe and is still worn by nuns in certain orders.

Examples :

"The nun's face was framed by the white wimple that covered her head and neck. "

Das Gesicht der Nonne wurde von dem weißen Schleier umrahmt, der ihren Kopf und Hals bedeckte.

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noun

Falte, Faltenwurf

A fold or pleat in cloth.

Examples :

"The seamstress carefully created a wimple in the curtain fabric to add a decorative touch. "

Die Schneiderin erzeugte sorgfältig eine Falte im Vorhangstoff, um eine dekorative Note hinzuzufügen.

appearance material

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noun

Kräuselung, Wellen

A ripple, as on the surface of water.

Examples :

"The slight breeze caused a wimple on the lake's surface. "

Der leichte Wind verursachte eine Kräuselung auf der Oberfläche des Sees.

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noun

Schleier, Haube

A curve or bend.

Examples :

"The road had a sharp wimple before the bridge, making it tricky to navigate. "

Die Straße hatte vor der Brücke eine scharfe Kurve, was die Navigation erschwerte.

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noun

Wimpel, Fahne

A flag or streamer.

Examples :

"The medieval knight's lance was decorated with a bright red wimple, fluttering in the wind as he charged. "

Die Lanze des mittelalterlichen Ritters war mit einem leuchtend roten Wimpel geschmückt, der im Wind flatterte, als er angriff.

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verb

Mit einer Haube bedecken

To cover with a wimple.

Examples :

"To protect her hair from the wind, Sarah wimpled her head scarf around her head. "

Um ihr Haar vor dem Wind zu schützen, bedeckte Sarah ihr Kopftuch mit einer Haube.

appearance wear style

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verb

Herabziehen, verschleiern

To draw down; to lower, like a veil.

Examples :

"She began to cry and wimpled her face with a handkerchief to hide her tears. "

Sie begann zu weinen und verschleierte ihr Gesicht mit einem Taschentuch, um ihre Tränen zu verbergen.

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verb

Falten werfen, kräuseln

To cause to appear as if laid in folds or plaits; to cause to ripple or undulate.

Examples :

"The wind wimples the surface of water."

Der Wind kräuselt die Wasseroberfläche.

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verb

Flattern, wehen

Examples :

"The butterflies wimpled around the flowers in the garden. "

Die Schmetterlinge flatterten im Garten um die Blumen herum.

appearance nature