Rahe

dieNoun

yard (nautical: the spar on a mast).

English translations

  1. 01

    path

  2. 02

    route

  3. 03

    way

Word details

German meaning
Rahe bezeichnet eine horizontale Stange an einem Mast eines Segelschiffs, an der ein Segel befestigt ist.
English meaning
A yard is a horizontal spar on a mast of a sailing ship, from which a sail is set.
Synonym
Segelstange
German example
Der Seemann kletterte auf den Mast, um die Rahe für das Großsegel zu befestigen.
English example
The sailor climbed the mast to secure the yard for the mainsail.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Rahe
Plural Form
die Rahen

Example sentences with “Rahe”

  1. Die Segel sind an der Rahe befestigt. (The sails are attached to the yard.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Rahe' a feminine noun?

Yes, it is feminine (die Rahe).