skyscraper

ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər
skyscraper: very tall building with many floors
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Noun

1.

architecture

very tall building with many floors
  • The city is known for its impressive skyscrapers.Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre beeindruckenden Wolkenkratzer.
2.

maritime

Rare
type of sail on a sailing ship
Rare
hohes Segel
  • The old ship was rigged with a skyscraper above the topgallant sail.Das alte Schiff führte hohes Segel über der Topgallant.
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  • skyscraper: very tall building with many floors
    (architecture) Wolkenkratzer
  • skyscraper: type of sail on a sailing ship
    (maritime) hohes Segel

Synonyms and analogies of skyscraper in English

Examples of skyscraper in a sentence

  • Tourists flock to see the famous skyscraper downtown.
  • The sailors adjusted the skyscraper for better wind capture.
  • A sudden gust filled the skyscraper, propelling the ship forward.

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

Noun
derWolkenkratzernm.

The new skyscraper turned heads with its unique and futuristic design.

Der neue Wolkenkratzer erregte mit seinem einzigartigen und futuristischen Design Aufsehen.

She watched as they began to pull down the aging skyscraper.

Sie sah zu, wie sie begannen, den alternden Wolkenkratzer abzureißen.

dasHochhausnn.

The earthquake's intensity was enough to knock down the skyscraper.

Die Intensität des Erdbebens reichte aus, um das Hochhaus einzureißen.

The razed skyscraper was a testament to the city's changing skyline.

Das zerstörte Hochhaus war ein Zeugnis für die sich wandelnde Skyline der Stadt.

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Other translations for skyscraper:

  • Turmnm.
  • Obermarsn.

skyscraper: Examples and translations in context

Their crowning accomplishment was building the tallest skyscraper in the city.

Ihre größte Errungenschaft war der Bau des höchsten Wolkenkratzers der Stadt.

The skyscraper's spire was adorned with intricate sculptures and designs.

Die Spitze des Wolkenkratzers war mit kunstvollen Skulpturen und Designs geschmückt.

The skyscraper is sticking out in this town of mostly historic buildings.

Der Wolkenkratzer ist in dieser Stadt mit überwiegend historischen Gebäuden sehr auffällig.

Building the skyscraper required herculean manpower and planning over several years.

Der Bau des Wolkenkratzers erforderte immense Arbeitskraft und Planung über mehrere Jahre.

She admired the window cleaner's bravery while working on the skyscraper.

Sie bewunderte den Mut des Fensterputzers bei seiner Arbeit am Wolkenkratzer.

The cherry picker was essential for installing new signage on the skyscraper.

Die Hebebühne war unerlässlich, um neue Beschilderungen am Wolkenkratzer anzubringen.

He marveled at the engineering of the lightning rod atop the skyscraper.

Er staunte über die Ingenieurskunst des Blitzableiters auf dem Wolkenkratzer.

She took her life in her hands climbing the skyscraper without any safety ropes.

Sie hat ihr Leben aufs Spiel gesetzt, als sie den Wolkenkratzer ohne Sicherung erklomm.

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