belfry in German
belfry in German is Glockenturm, Glockenstube, Belagerungsturm — belfry means a tower or part of a tower, usually attached to a church, that houses bells.
belfry in German
Glockenturm
(architecture) A tower or steeple typically containing bells, especially as part of a church.
Glockenstube
(architecture) A part of a large tower or steeple, specifically for containing bells.
Belagerungsturm
(obsolete) A movable tower used in sieges.
Bergfried
(obsolete) An alarm-tower; a watchtower possibly containing an alarm-bell.
What does "belfry" mean?
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noun A tower or part of a tower, usually attached to a church, that houses bells.
"The bell ringers climbed the narrow stairs to the belfry."
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- The bell ringers climbed the narrow stairs to the belfry.
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What is "belfry" in German?
"belfry" in German is Glockenturm, Glockenstube, Belagerungsturm. belfry means: A tower or part of a tower, usually attached to a church, that houses bells.
How do you use "belfry" in a sentence?
Example: "The bell ringers climbed the narrow stairs to the belfry." In German, "belfry" is Glockenturm, Glockenstube, Belagerungsturm.
Are there other ways to say "belfry" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "belfry": Glockenturm, Glockenstube, Belagerungsturm, Bergfried.
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