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plank
A thick, wide, and long board that has been sawn directly from a tree trunk. It is stronger and more solid than a normal floorboard.
Für den rustikalen Esstisch wurden schwere Eichenbohlen verwendet.
Heavy oak planks were used for the rustic dining table.
bowling lane
The running surface of a skittle alley, especially in Bohlekegeln, which typically has a slightly grooved or recessed shape.
Der Kegler setzte die Kugel präzise auf die Mitte der Bohle.
The skittles player placed the ball precisely in the middle of the bowling lane.
You can easily recognize the meaning of "Bohle" (plank/bowling lane) from the context. If people are talking about wood, furniture, or construction, it means the thick board. In the context of sports, skittles, or a skittle alley, it means the running surface.
Aus den alten Bohlen der Scheune bauen wir jetzt einen Tisch.
We are now building a table from the old planks from the barn.
When the wooden board is meant, "Bohle" (plank) is often combined with material terms like "Eichenbohle" (oak plank) or adjectives like "massiv" (solid), "rustikal" (rustic), or "unbehandelt" (untreated).
Der Zimmermann hat massive Bohlen für das Dachgerüst bestellt.
The carpenter ordered solid planks for the roof framework.
The meaning "Lauffläche" (running surface) is a technical term from the sport of skittles. It is used mainly for a specific variant, "Bohlekegeln".
Die Oberfläche der Bohle muss regelmäßig gereinigt und poliert werden.
The surface of the bowling lane must be cleaned and polished regularly.
board
Brett and Bohle can both refer to a long, sawn piece of wood. Bohle, however, emphasizes a considerably thicker and more substantial version, while Brett remains more general, and the boundaries can vary regionally. Use Brett without a precise indication of size, and Bohle when the particular thickness is important.
Für die schwere Arbeitsbank nahm der Handwerker eine besonders dicke Bohle.
For the heavy workbench, the craftsman used an especially thick plank.
Für das Regal nahm der Handwerker ein langes, flaches Brett.
For the shelf, the craftsman used a long, flat board.
