Want

dieNoun

shroud (nautical)

Word details

German meaning
Seemannssprachlich für ein Tau, das einen Mast stabilisiert.
English meaning
Shroud
Synonym
Mangel, Bedürfnis
German example
Das Want hielt den Mast auch bei starkem Wind stabil.
English example
The shroud kept the mast stable even in strong winds.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Want
Plural Form
die Wanten

Example sentences with “Want”

  1. Die Wanten des Schiffes sind stabil. (The shrouds of the ship are stable.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Want feminine?

Yes, 'die Want' is feminine.