No. 11,351 in German
spalt
"Spalt" in English means "gap," "split," or "cleft."
In a sentence
Zwischen den Brettern des alten Zauns befand sich ein kleiner Spalt.
Between the planks of the old fence, there was a small gap.
In this sentence, 'Spalt' refers to a physical gap or crack between objects, emphasizing its literal usage in describing spatial separation.
Der Spalt in der Gesellschaft wurde durch unterschiedliche Meinungen vergrößert.
The rift in society was widened by differing opinions.
Here, 'Spalt' is used metaphorically to describe a division or rift among people or groups, showing its figurative application.
Der Stein spaltet sich entlang eines natürlichen Spalts.
The stone splits along a natural fissure.
In this context, 'Spalt' refers to a feature in the material where splitting is likely to occur, highlighting its technical usage in describing geological or physical characteristics.
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