Usage Note
Schlagschrauber combines rotational torque with rapid hammer blows to drive large screws or loosen stubborn fasteners; it is indispensable for tightening structural bolts and is widely used in carpentry and metalwork.
Examples
"Mit dem Schlagschrauber wurden die Terrassenschrauben in kürzester Zeit eingedreht."
Natural Translation
The decking screws were driven in in no time with the impact driver.
Literal Translation
With the impact-driver were the decking-screws in shortest time driven-in.
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