conch

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conch: large tropical sea snail that grows a heavy spiral shell
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Translation of conch into German

Noun

1.

marine life

large tropical sea snail that grows a heavy spiral shell
  • Conchs are often harvested for their meat in Caribbean cuisine..Muschelhörner werden oft wegen ihres Fleisches in der karibischen Küche geerntet
2.

marine biology

large spiral sea shell often used for decoration or music
Muschel fSchneckenhaus nKonchenschale
  • She collected a beautiful conch from the beach.Sie sammelte eine schöne Muschel vom Strand.
3.

music

musical horn made by blowing into a large sea shell
Muschelhorn Muscheltrompete
  • He played a tune on the conch at the ceremony.Er spielte eine Melodie auf der Muschelhorn bei der Zeremonie.
4.

architecture

the semidome of an apse in architecture
Konche fApsiskalotte
  • The church's conch was beautifully painted.Die Konche der Kirche war wunderschön bemalt.
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Expressions with conch: examples in English and translations in German

Königsmuschel
Conch-Muschel
The queen conch is a staple in Bahamian dishes.

Images of conch

  • conch: large tropical sea snail that grows a heavy spiral shell
    (marine life) tropische Meeresschnecke
  • conch: large spiral sea shell often used for decoration or music
    (marine biology) Muschel
  • conch: musical horn made by blowing into a large sea shell
    (music) Muschelhorn
  • conch: the semidome of an apse in architecture
    (architecture) Konche

Synonyms and analogies of conch in English

Examples of conch in a sentence

  • A conch can produce a loud sound when blown into.
  • The conch was displayed on the mantelpiece.
  • He blew into the conch to start the ceremony.
  • The conch was used to signal the start of the event.
  • Villagers gathered as the conch echoed across the hills.
  • The conch was restored to its original glory.

Translations of "conch" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieMuschelnf.

The artist used the conch as inspiration for her latest sculpture.

Die Künstlerin nutzte die Muschel als Inspiration für ihre neueste Skulptur.

Muschelhornn.

I just take the conch to say this.

Ich nehme das Muschelhorn, um Folgendes zu sagen

dieMuschelschalenf.

The conch has been kept at Drepung ever since.

Die Muschelschale wurde seitdem in Drepung aufbewahrt.

dieMeeresschneckenf.

You'll most importantly need a large whelk or conch seashell.

Du benötigst vor allem eine große Wellhornschnecke oder Meeresschnecke.

dieKonchenf.

In the backmost conch above the portal there is a built-in organ loft.

In der hinteren Konche über dem Portal ist eine Orgelempore eingebaut.

dasTritonshornnn.

Conch, Whelks, napoleons and puffer fishes, are the natural enemies of the crone of thorns.

Tritonshorn, Helmschnecken, Napoleon-Lippfische, Kugelfische, sind die Naturellen Feinde der Dornenkronen.

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Other translations for conch:

  • Schneckenmuschelnf.
  • Trompetenschneckenf.

conch: Examples and translations in context

We found a beautiful conch while snorkeling off the coast of the island.

Beim Schnorcheln vor der Küste der Insel haben wir eine schöne Muschel gefunden.

The conch is known for its beautiful, spiral shape and unique patterns.

Die Muschel ist bekannt für ihre schöne, spiralige Form und einzigartige Muster.

They spotted a conch in the shallow waters while wading through the sea.

Sie entdeckten eine Muschel im flachen Wasser, während sie durch das Meer wateten.

I saw a conch slowly moving along the sandy ocean floor.

Ich sah eine Muschel langsam über den sandigen Meeresboden kriechen.

A conch can be turned into a musical instrument with a little practice.

Mit etwas Übung kann eine Muschel in ein Musikinstrument verwandelt werden.

He explained the ecological importance of the conch to the delicate marine ecosystem.

Er erklärte die ökologische Bedeutung der Muschel für das empfindliche Meeresökosystem.

Their chicken wings, cracked conch, and fried rice were good.

Ihre Hühnerflügel, rissige Muschel, und gebratener Reis waren gut.

She carefully placed the conch on the shelf as a reminder of their adventure.

Sie stellte die Muschel sorgfältig auf das Regal, um sich an ihr Abenteuer zu erinnern.

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queen conch
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