Überwurf

German

Etymology

From über (over) + Wurf (throw, throwing)

Noun

Überwurf m (genitive Überwurfs or Überwurfes, plural Überwürfe)

  1. (textiles) a loose upper garment, such as a gown, shawl or thin cloak, especially for women
  2. (textiles) a throw (cloth, usually thin, thrown over a sofa etc.)
  3. (wrestling) a hold where one throws the opponent over one's shoulders

Declension

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