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durchbrochen

perforated, openwork

adjective DOORKH-bro-khen Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

broken through

Usage Note

Durchbrochen describes a material worked with decorative holes — durchbrochene Spitze (openwork lace), durchbrochenes Mauerwerk (perforated brickwork). In architecture and textiles this is often positive; in military usage eine durchbrochene Front means a broken-through line.

Examples

"Die durchbrochene Holzarbeit des alten Schrankes war sehr aufwendig gefertigt."

Natural Translation

The openwork woodwork of the old cabinet was very elaborately crafted.

Literal Translation

The openwork woodwork of the old cabinet was very elaborately made.

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