a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

Katastrophe, Kataklysmus
a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

Katalysator, Impulsgeber
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

Katapult, Steinschleuder
a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

Katarakt, Wasserfall
the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

Sphärizität, Rundheit
(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points

Sphäroid, Oblatsphäre
a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface

Spherometer, Kugelmessgerät
someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

Emigrant, Auswanderer
to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

auswandern
to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

perturbieren, beunruhigen
a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions

Störung, Beunruhigung
to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed

heften, basten
a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

Bastion, Befestigung
someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

Verschwender, Profligate
impressively great in amount or degree

enorm, gewaltig
a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement

Wunderkind, Wunderwerk
an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people

Gesetzgeber, Gesetzeschöpfer
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