No. 12,035 in German
turm
"Turm" means "tower" in English.
In a sentence
Der alte Wehrturm steht auf einem Hügel.
The old watchtower stands on a hill.
In this sentence, the word 'turm' refers to a watchtower, specifying its historical defensive purpose.
Im Schachspiel zieht der Turm geradeaus oder zur Seite.
In chess, the rook moves straight or sideways.
The word 'turm' here denotes the rook piece in chess, illustrating its role in the game.
Wir haben den Kirchturm der Kathedrale besichtigt.
We visited the cathedral's bell tower.
Here, 'turm' is used to describe the bell tower of a church, emphasizing its architectural significance.
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