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birches

/ˈbɜːrtʃɪz/

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noun

Abedules

Any of various trees of the genus Betula, native to countries in the Northern Hemisphere.

Examples :

"The forest was filled with birches, their white bark standing out against the green leaves. "

El bosque estaba lleno de abedules, con su corteza blanca destacando sobre las hojas verdes.

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noun

Madera de abedul

A hard wood taken from the birch tree, typically used to make furniture.

Examples :

"The sturdy dining table was made of birches, giving it a light color and smooth surface. "

La robusta mesa de comedor estaba hecha de madera de abedul, lo que le daba un color claro y una superficie lisa.

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noun

Varas, látigo

A stick, rod or bundle of twigs made from birch wood, used for punishment.

Examples :

"In the old days, some schools kept birches ready to be used for disciplining naughty students. "

En los viejos tiempos, algunas escuelas tenían varas listas para ser usadas para disciplinar a los estudiantes traviesos.

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noun

Canoa de corteza de abedul

A birch-bark canoe.

Examples :

"The campers carefully launched their birches onto the calm lake. "

Los campistas lanzaron cuidadosamente sus canoas de corteza de abedul al lago tranquilo.

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verb

Castigar con varas de abedul

To punish with a stick, bundle of twigs, or rod made of birch wood.

Examples :

"In the past, some teachers birched unruly students as a form of punishment. "

En el pasado, algunos maestros castigaban a los estudiantes rebeldes con varas de abedul como forma de castigo.

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verb

Ablatar, azotar

To punish as though one were using a stick, bundle of twigs, or rod made of birch wood.

Examples :

"Because the mischievous students repeatedly disrupted the class, the frustrated teacher threatened to birch them, although he ultimately just assigned extra homework. "

Debido a que los estudiantes traviesos interrumpían repetidamente la clase, el frustrado profesor amenazó con azotarlos, aunque al final solo les asignó tareas adicionales.