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Kehre

sharp bend, switchback turn

noun KEH-re Rare
Travel & Places Movement

Usage Note

Kehre is a sharp bend or switchback, especially on a mountain road or ski piste. Derived from kehren (to turn around). Often used in Alpine road names and descriptions: Die Straße macht eine enge Kehre (the road makes a tight switchback).

Examples

"An der letzten Kehre hat der Busfahrer besonders langsam gefahren."

Natural Translation

At the last switchback the bus driver drove particularly slowly.

Literal Translation

At the last bend the bus driver drove particularly slowly.

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