Überwurf

German

Etymology

From über (“over”) +‎ Wurf (“throw, throwing”)

Noun

Überwurf m (genitive Überwurfs or Überwurfes, plural Überwürfe)

1. (textiles) a loose upper garment, such as a gown, shawl or thin cloak, especially for women
2. (textiles) a throw (cloth, usually thin, thrown over a sofa etc.)
3. (wrestling) a hold where one throws the opponent over one's shoulders