German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

status-report

A summary that describes the current state, progress, or condition of a project, task, or operation.

stiletto

A short dagger with a tapering blade.

stocky

Broad and solidly built; sturdy and relatively short in stature.

strike

A refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest, typically in an attempt to obtain concessions from their employer.

stub

The truncated remnant of a pencil, cigarette, or other object after most of it has been used or removed.

stutter

A tendency to stutter, or an instance of stuttering speech.

superhero

A fictional character having superhuman powers, typically dedicated to protecting the public.

syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

synthesizer

an electronic musical instrument, typically operated by a keyboard, that produces a wide variety of sounds by generating and combining signals of different frequencies.

tax-jurisdiction

A legally defined geographic territory or authority with the power to levy and collect taxes.

topdog

The person, group, or country that is most successful, powerful, or in control.

trudge

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.