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German
Etymology
From über (“over”) + Wurf (“throw, throwing”).
Pronunciation
Noun
Überwurf m (strong, genitive Überwurfes or Überwurfs, plural Überwürfe)
- (textiles) a loose upper garment, such as a gown, shawl or thin cloak, especially for women
- (textiles) a throw (cloth, usually thin, thrown over a sofa etc.)
- (wrestling) a hold where one throws the opponent over one's shoulders
Declension
Further reading
- “Überwurf” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache