birch

UK
/bɜːtʃ/
US
/bɜrtʃ/

Übersetzungen

birchsubstantiv
birches
Pl.
UK
/bɜːtʃ/
US
/bɜrtʃ/
The birch tree is known for its distinctive white bark.
Берёза известна своей характерной белой корой.
Synonyme
birch tree
paper birch
yellow birch
white birch
birchverb
birched
Präteritum
birched
Partizip Perfekt
birching
Gerundium
UK
/bɜːtʃ/
US
/bɝːtʃ/
The teacher threatened to birch the misbehaving students.
Учитель пригрозил пороть непослушных учеников.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
birchadjektiv
UK
/bɜːtʃ/
US
/bɝtʃ/
Used attributively to describe items made of or relating to birch wood.

Definitionen

birchsubstantiv
A type of tree that has thin, peeling bark and is commonly found in temperate climates.
The birch trees in the forest turned a brilliant yellow in the fall.
The wood of a birch tree, often used in furniture and plywood.
The cabinet was made from birch, giving it a light and elegant appearance.
A bundle of birch twigs used for punishment or as a symbol of authority.
In the past, a birch was sometimes used as a disciplinary tool in schools.
birchverb
To beat or whip someone with a birch twig or rod as a form of punishment.
The teacher threatened to birch the misbehaving students if they didn't settle down.
birchadjektiv
Made from, consisting of, or relating to birch wood.
They chose birch flooring for its pale, clean look.