Tau Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tau" is used as noun with the meaning of "dew", "rope" or "cable".

Essential properties of "Tau"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Tau
  • Plural: die Taue

Meanings of "Tau" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Dew forming on cold surfaces at night"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Am Morgen war das Gras mit Tau bedeckt.In the morning, the grass was covered with dew.
  2. Der Tau glitzerte in der Sonne.The dew glittered in the sun.
  3. Nachts bildet sich Tau auf den Blättern.At night, dew forms on the leaves.

2.) "Thick rope for navigation or climbing"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Tau wurde fest um den Mast gewickelt.The rope was tightly wrapped around the mast.
  2. Er kletterte mit einem Tau den Felsen hinauf.He climbed the rock with a rope.
  3. Das Schiff war mit starken Taue gesichert.The ship was secured with strong ropes.
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