prägel — meaning in English

English meaning

• flail noun An old farming tool with a short swinging stick attached to a handle, used to beat grain loose from its husks.
• stamp noun A small piece of paper affixed to mail to show that postage has been paid.

Senses

prägel is used for these senses in English:

• flail A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle (handstock) with a shorter stick (swipple or swingle) attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
• stamp An indentation, imprint, or mark made by stamping.

flail — full definition

1. noun An old farming tool with a short swinging stick attached to a handle, used to beat grain loose from its husks.
2. noun A weapon with a heavy striking head joined to the handle by a chain or flexible link.
3. verb To wave or swing about wildly and without control.

stamp — full definition

1. noun A small piece of paper affixed to mail to show that postage has been paid.
2. noun A device, or the mark it leaves, used to imprint a design, date, or official approval.
3. verb To press the foot down heavily and quickly, once or repeatedly.
4. verb To mark something by pressing an inked design, seal, or pattern onto it.

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