Also means
brisk, snappy (colloquial)
Usage Note
Ruderboot is a small boat propelled by oars. Hiring a Ruderboot on a park lake is a classic German leisure activity. It differs from a Tretboot (pedal boat) and a Schlauchboot (inflatable dinghy). Neuter: das Ruderboot.
Examples
"Der zackige Gebirgskamm hob sich scharf gegen den Abendhimmel ab."
Natural Translation
The jagged mountain ridge stood out sharply against the evening sky.
Literal Translation
The jagged mountain ridge stood itself sharply against the evening sky off.
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