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accordion-style
Folded in the manner of an accordion; accordion-like. Used almost exclusively as a modifier in compounds to describe a folding construction.
Die Akkordeon-Faltwand ermöglicht eine flexible Raumtrennung.
The accordion-style folding wall allows for flexible room division.
In this use, 'Akkordeon' (accordion) is the first part of a compound noun. It describes that the second part of the word has a folding structure reminiscent of an accordion.
Der Gelenkbus hat in der Mitte einen flexiblen Akkordeon-Übergang.
The articulated bus has a flexible accordion-style passage in the middle.
The meaning comes from the musical instrument 'das Akkordeon' (the accordion). Imagine the bellows of an accordion, which can be folded together and pulled apart like a concertina. This exact folding technique is being described.
Für das Fest wurde ein Akkordeon-Pavillon im Garten aufgebaut.
An accordion-style pavilion was set up in the garden for the festival.
This word element is used for objects that can be folded up to save space. Typical examples are 'Akkordeontür' (accordion door), 'Akkordeonwand' (accordion wall), or 'Akkordeon-Mappe' (accordion folder).
Im Konferenzraum wurde eine Akkordeontür als mobile Trennwand eingebaut.
An accordion door was installed in the conference room as a mobile partition.