German

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Etymology

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From über (over) +‎ Wurf (throw, throwing).

Pronunciation

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  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ʊʁf

Noun

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Überwurf m (strong, genitive Überwurfes or Überwurfs, plural Überwürfe)

  1. (textiles) a loose upper garment, such as a gown, shawl or thin cloak, especially for women
  2. (textiles) a throw (cloth, usually thin, thrown over a sofa etc.)
  3. (wrestling) a hold where one throws the opponent over one's shoulders

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Überwurf” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache