Geschoss

Definitions of Geschoss
  1. noun
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
    synonyms: Geschoß, Wurfwaffe
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    Pfeil
    a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
    type of:
    Waffe
    any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
  2. noun
    a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
    synonyms: Geschoß, Stockwerk
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    Keller, Kellergeschoss, Kellergeschoß, Untergeschoss, Untergeschoß
    the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
    Erdgeschoss, Erdgeschoß, Parterregegeschoß, Parterregeschoss
    the floor of a building that is at or nearest to the level of the ground around the building
    Dachboden, Dachgeschoss, Dachgeschoß
    floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
    Zwischengeschoss, Zwischengeschoß
    intermediate floor just above the ground floor
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