Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A thick, flexible cord made of fibers or thin wires for tying, pulling, or climbing.
Natural examples
Das Seil hängt sicher an der Kletterwand.
The rope hangs securely on the climbing wall.
Wir ziehen den kleinen Wagen mit einem Seil.
We pull the small cart with a rope.
Bitte binde das Boot mit einem Seil am Steg fest.
Please tie the boat to the dock with a rope.
Usage note
Seil is neuter: das Seil, die Seile. Strength is especially important for climbing ropes.
Mini-lesson: Seil
A thick, flexible cord made of fibers or thin wires for tying, pulling, or climbing. Seil is neuter: das Seil, die Seile. Strength is especially important for climbing ropes.
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