No. 11,350 in German
spahn
The German word "Spahn" translates to "shaving" or "chip" (as in wood or metal) in English.
In a sentence
Der Tischler spannt das Holz, um es zu bearbeiten.
The carpenter clamps the wood to work on it.
Here, 'spannt' comes from 'spannen', meaning 'to clamp or fasten', illustrating a physical action of tightening or securing.
Sandra spannt ihre Muskeln an, bevor sie joggen geht.
Sandra tenses her muscles before going for a jog.
In this usage, 'spannt' from 'spannen' refers to tensing or contracting muscles, showing a physiological application.
Er spannt den Bogen und zielt auf die Zielscheibe.
He draws the bow and aims at the target.
'Spannt' here is used to indicate the act of drawing a bow, showing a particular application of applying tension.
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