ruff

rʌf
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Translation of ruff into German,

Noun

1.

animal

natural growth of feathers or fur around neck
  • The lion's ruff was thick and majestic.Die Halskrause des Löwen war dicht und majestätisch.
2.

clothing

DatedUK
circular frill worn around the neck
DatedUK
  • The portrait shows a nobleman with a ruff.Das Porträt zeigt einen Edelmann mit einem Kragen.

Verb

1.

music

tr./intr.TECH.
play a short drum flourish made of quick, repeated strokes
tr./intr.TECH.
  • The drummer ruffed to start the parade.Der Schlagzeuger wirbelte, um die Parade zu beginnen.
2.

fashion

tr.Dated
shape fabric into a circular frill
tr.Dated
  • She ruffed the collar for the costume.Sie raffte den Kragen für das Kostüm.
3.

falconry

tr.TECH.
hit prey without holding it
tr.TECH.
  • The hawk ruffed the rabbit during the hunt.Der Falke schlug das Kaninchen während der Jagd.
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  • ruff: circular frill worn around the neck
    (clothing) Halskrause

Synonyms and analogies of ruff in English

Examples of ruff in a sentence

  • Birdwatchers admired the owl's distinctive ruff.
  • She wore a ruff for the costume party.
  • The museum displayed an Elizabethan ruff.
  • She executed a perfect ruff to win the game.
  • His unexpected ruff changed the course of the match.
  • A male ruff strutted through the wet meadow.

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

Noun
dieHalskrausenf.

The ruff was perfectly starched, holding its shape throughout the evening.

Die Halskrause war perfekt gestärkt und behielt den ganzen Abend über ihre Form.

derKampfläufernm.

In late summer, the ruff starts its migration toward warmer regions.

Im Spätsommer beginnt der Kampfläufer seine Wanderung in wärmere Regionen.

dieKrausenf.

Their development is worn as a kind of ruff around the neck.

Ihre Entwicklung wird als Krause um den Hals getragen.

derKragennm.

There is no detail or modelling in the costume, with the exception of the stiff white ruff.

Es gibt kein Detail oder Modellierung im Kostüm, mit Ausnahme der steifen weißen Kragen.

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Other translations for ruff:

  • Kaulbarschnm.
  • Halskrausenn.
  • Wirbelnm.

ruff: Examples and translations in context

Her costume was not complete without the traditional ruff around her neck.

Ihr Kostüm war ohne die traditionelle Halskrause um ihren Hals nicht vollständig.

He admired the intricate lace of the ruff on her vintage dress.

Er bewunderte die filigranen Spitzen der Halskrause an ihrem Vintage-Kleid.

He felt slightly uncomfortable wearing the tight ruff, but it looked stylish.

Er fühlte sich etwas unwohl in der engen Halskrause, aber sie sah stilvoll aus.

The bride's ruff complemented her vintage gown, adding a unique touch.

Die Halskrause der Braut ergänzte ihr Vintage-Kleid und verlieh ihm eine einzigartige Note.

As she walked, the ruff framed her face beautifully, enhancing her features.

Beim Gehen umrahmte die Halskrause ihr Gesicht auf wunderschöne Weise und betonte ihre Züge.

His ruff, made of lace, caught the light and sparkled as he moved.

Seine Halskrause aus Spitze fing das Licht ein und funkelte bei jeder seiner Bewegungen.

The helmet is worn as a kind of ruff around the neck.

Dieser Helm wird wie eine Art Halskrause um den Nacken herum getragen.

Yesterday, I spotted a ruff while birdwatching near the lake.

Gestern habe ich beim Vogelbeobachten am See einen Kampfläufer entdeckt.

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