Flexscheibe

cutting disc (angle grinder)

noun FLEKS-shy-beh Rare

Also means

abrasive cut-off wheel

Usage Note

Flexscheibe (from Flex, German slang for angle grinder) is the thin abrasive disc fitted to a Winkelschleifer for cutting metal pipes, bars, and masonry; wear full PPE — it is a high-risk consumable.

Examples

"Mit einer neuen Flexscheibe lässt sich das Stahlrohr sauber durchtrennen."

Natural Translation

The steel pipe can be cut cleanly with a new cutting disc.

Literal Translation

With a new cutting-disc lets itself the steel-pipe cleanly cut-through.

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