ziel — meaning in English

English meaning

• punt noun A long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.
• soul noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.

Senses

ziel is used for these senses in English:

• punt An indentation in the base of a wine bottle.
• sound post (lutherie) A wooden rod located inside the body of a violin-family instrument, close to the treble-side bridge foot.

punt — full definition

1. noun A long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.
2. verb To propel a punt using a pole, or (in sports) to kick a dropped ball before it hits the ground.
3. verb To take a gamble or make a speculative guess or bet.

soul — full definition

1. noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
2. noun The essential or defining quality of something; its life and character.
3. noun A genre of African American popular music known for its emotional, gospel-influenced style.
4. noun A person, especially thought of as one among many.

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