Also means
edge, sharp dividing line
Usage Note
Grat describes a narrow, sharp ridge between two mountain faces. It is a key term in Alpine hiking: Gratklettern means ridge climbing. In a figurative sense, auf dem Grat can mean walking a fine line between two options.
Examples
"Der Wanderer balancierte vorsichtig auf dem schmalen Grat."
Natural Translation
The hiker balanced carefully on the narrow ridge.
Literal Translation
The hiker balanced carefully on the narrow ridge.
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