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German

kerzengerade

Adjective[ˈkɛʁt͡sn̩ɡəˌʁaːdə]

bolt upright

kerzengerade is a German adjective meaning “bolt upright”.

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Die Wachsoldaten standen kerzengerade und unbeweglich da.The sentries stood bolt upright and stock-still.

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