Lenkrad

steering wheel

noun LENK-raht Rare

Origin: from lenken (to steer) and Rad (wheel)

Usage Note

Lenkrad is neuter, plural Lenkräder with umlaut. It is specifically a car's steering wheel; a ship uses a Steuerrad. The verb lenken covers steering in general.

Examples

"Er umklammerte das Lenkrad mit beiden Händen."

Natural Translation

He gripped the steering wheel with both hands.

Literal Translation

He clutched the steering-wheel with both hands.

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