quergestreift
horizontally striped
adjective KVAIR-ge-shtraift Rare
Also means
having stripes running across the width
Usage Note
quergestreift describes a pattern of horizontal stripes running across the width of something. In anatomy, quergestreifte Muskulatur refers to striated (skeletal) muscle. In fashion it describes a striped garment with stripes going across the body.
Examples
"Das quergestreifte Hemd war ein Klassiker in seinem Kleiderschrank."
Natural Translation
The horizontally striped shirt was a classic in his wardrobe.
Literal Translation
The horizontally-striped shirt was a classic in his clothes-cupboard.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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