stoss

Meanings

• noun

  A large heap or pile, especially of earth or stones.

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Variants

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stoss

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Etymology

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From Middle High German stossen 'to push, thrust'.

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Trivia

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1. In the German language, the word 'Stoss' is pronounced similar to the English word 'push'.

2. A 'Stossel' is a small, steep hill or mound.

3. In the game of curling, a 'stoss' is the first stone thrown by the team with the hammer.

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Related Concepts

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1. heap: A collection of items or material in a more or less disorderly pile.

2. pile: A collection of items or material arranged in a tall, narrow stack.

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Culture

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In German-speaking regions, a 'Stoss' can also refer to a large pile of wood used for fuel. In literature, the term 'Stossgebirge' (stoss mountain) is used to describe a mountain range that forms a natural barrier or obstacle.

How to Memorize "stoss"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large pile or heap of earth or stones.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stoss' with the image of a large pile or heap.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stoss is a large pile or heap' to remember the meaning of the word.

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