Überwurf
German
editEtymology
editFrom über (“over”) + Wurf (“throw, throwing”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editÜberwurf m (strong, genitive Überwurfes or Überwurfs, plural Überwürfe)
- (textiles) a loose upper garment, such as a gown, shawl or thin cloak, especially for women
- (textiles) a throw (cloth, usually thin, thrown over a sofa etc.)
- (wrestling) a hold where one throws the opponent over one's shoulders
Declension
editDeclension of Überwurf [masculine, strong]
Further reading
edit- “Überwurf” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache