bow wave

baʊ weɪv
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Translation of bow wave into German

Noun

1.

metaphor

leading edge of a moving force or trend
Bugwelle f
  • The bow wave of innovation swept through the industry.Die Bugwelle der Innovation fegte durch die Branche.
2.

ship movement

TECH.
wave formed at the bow of a moving ship
TECH.
Bugwelle f
  • The large tanker left a massive bow wave in its wake..Der große Tanker hinterließ eine massive Bugwelle in seinem Kielwasser.
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Synonyms and analogies of bow wave in English

Examples of bow wave in a sentence

  • A bow wave of enthusiasm energized the volunteers.
  • The yacht created a noticeable bow wave.
  • A bow wave splashed over the deck.

Translations of "bow wave" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieBugwellenf.

Her heart raced as the bow wave crashed dramatically against the rocky pier.

Ihr Herz raste, als die Bugwelle dramatisch gegen die felsige Mole schlug.

Witnessing the formation of a bow wave is always a thrilling experience for sailors.

Die Entstehung einer Bugwelle zu beobachten, ist für Segler stets eine spannende Erfahrung.

A dazzling bow wave cascaded over the side, soaking everyone on the deck.

Eine glitzernde Bugwelle spritzte über die Seite und durchnässte alle an Deck.

The boat sped ahead, creating a large bow wave that splashed against the shore.

Das Boot raste vorwärts und erzeugte eine große Bugwelle, die gegen das Ufer spritzte.

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bow wave: Examples and translations in context

As the speedboat accelerated, the bow wave pushed aside all other smaller boats.

Als das Schnellboot beschleunigte, schob die Bugwelle alle anderen kleineren Boote zur Seite.

With each push of the engine, the vessel made a bigger bow wave behind it.

Mit jedem Vortrieb des Motors erzeugte das Schiff eine größere Bugwelle hinter sich.

Finally, the mother even brought her little calf into our bow wave.

Schließlich brachte das Muttertier ihr kleines Kalb sogar in unsere Bugwelle.

The small canoe rocked as the motorboat created a significant bow wave nearby.

Das kleine Kanu schaukelte, als das Motorboot in der Nähe eine erhebliche Bugwelle erzeugte.

A gentle bow wave lapped at the docks as the fishing boat returned after sunset.

Eine sanfte Bugwelle schlug an die Docks, als das Fischerboot nach Sonnenuntergang zurückkehrte.

The Titanic's enormous bow wave was a sight to behold during its maiden voyage.

Die riesige Bugwelle der Titanic war während ihrer Jungfernfahrt ein beeindruckender Anblick.

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