superstructure in Swedish
superstructure in Swedish is överbyggnad — superstructure means the parts of a ship built above its main deck, such as cabins, the bridge and funnels.
superstructure in Swedish
överbyggnad
(Marxism) The social sphere of ideology which includes religion, art, politics, law and all traditional values.
What does "superstructure" mean?
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noun The parts of a ship built above its main deck, such as cabins, the bridge and funnels.
"The ship's superstructure housed the bridge and the officers' cabins."
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noun A structure built on top of a foundation or an existing base.
"Engineers checked that the foundation could support the new superstructure."
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noun In Marxist theory, the beliefs, institutions and culture that are shaped by a society's economic base.
"Marxists argue that law and religion form part of the superstructure."
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superstructure in a sentence
- The ship's superstructure housed the bridge and the officers' cabins.
- Storm damage tore part of the superstructure away from the deck.
- Engineers checked that the foundation could support the new superstructure.
- The bridge's superstructure rests on concrete piers sunk into the riverbed.
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What is "superstructure" in Swedish?
"superstructure" in Swedish is överbyggnad. superstructure means: The parts of a ship built above its main deck, such as cabins, the bridge and funnels.
How do you use "superstructure" in a sentence?
Example: "The ship's superstructure housed the bridge and the officers' cabins." In Swedish, "superstructure" is överbyggnad.
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