German

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Etymology

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From Draht (wire) +‎ Seil (rope).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdʁaːtˌzaɪ̯l/
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  • Hyphenation: Draht‧seil

Noun

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Drahtseil n (strong, genitive Drahtseils, plural Drahtseile)

  1. cable, wire rope
  2. tightrope

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Drahtseil” in Duden online
  • Drahtseil” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache