third rail

θɜːd reɪl
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Translation of third rail from English into German

Noun

1.

controversial topic

UK
topic considered dangerous to discuss
UK
  • Social security is often seen as a third rail in politics.Die soziale Sicherheit wird oft als heißes Eisen in der Politik angesehen.
2.

railway

TECH.US
high-voltage rail beside a train track providing power
TECH.US
Stromschiene fdritte Schiene
  • The train operates efficiently due to the electrified third rail.Der Zug fährt effizient dank der elektrifizierten Stromschiene.
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  • third rail: high-voltage rail beside a train track providing power
    (railway) Stromschiene

Examples of third rail in a sentence

  • The topic of gun control is a third rail in many debates.
  • Maintenance of the third rail is crucial for safety.
  • Touching the third rail can be fatal.

Translations of "third rail" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieStromschienenf.

The train conductor warned everyone to stay away from the electrified third rail.

Der Zugführer warnte alle, sich von der stromführenden Stromschiene fernzuhalten.

The third rail crackled and sparked during the stormy weather.

Die Stromschiene knisterte und sprühte Funken während des stürmischen Wetters.

dritte Schienen.

The train's collector shoe made contact with the third rail as it passed.

Der Stromabnehmer des Zuges berührte die dritte Schiene, während er vorbeifuhr.

On the left now, watch out for the third rail.

Achten Sie auf die dritte Schiene.

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Other translations for third rail:

  • Mittelleitern.
  • Tabuthemann.
  • heikle Thema

third rail: Examples and translations in context

The third rail snaked alongside the track, invisible to the untrained eye.

Die Stromschiene schlängelte sich entlang des Gleises, unsichtbar für das ungeübte Auge.

Passengers were reminded not to touch the third rail under any circumstances.

Die Passagiere wurden daran erinnert, die Stromschiene unter keinen Umständen zu berühren.

The subway tracks were designed with the third rail running parallel to them.

Die U-Bahn-Schienen wurden so konzipiert, dass die Stromschiene parallel zu ihnen verläuft.

The third rail's high voltage posed a risk to anyone who touched it.

Die hohe Spannung der Stromschiene stellte ein Risiko für jeden dar, der sie berührte.

A safety manual explained the dangers of coming into contact with the third rail.

Ein Sicherheitsleitfaden erklärte die Gefahren des Kontakts mit der Stromschiene.

The third rail was a crucial component in powering the entire train system.

Die Stromschiene war ein entscheidender Bestandteil bei der Versorgung des gesamten Zugsystems mit Energie.

For safety reasons, fencing was installed alongside the third rail.

Aus Sicherheitsgründen wurden Zäune entlang der Stromschiene installiert.

A circuit breaker protected the third rail from electrical surges.

Ein Leistungsschalter schützte die Stromschiene vor elektrischen Überspannungen.

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