Schraubzwinge

C-clamp, screw clamp

noun SHROWP-tsving-ge Rare

Usage Note

Schraubzwinge is a G-shaped or F-shaped clamp with a threaded screw that tightens two jaws against a workpiece; it is one of the most versatile workshop tools for holding parts during gluing, drilling, or sawing.

Examples

"Das Werkstück wurde mit einer Schraubzwinge auf der Werkbank fixiert."

Natural Translation

The workpiece was clamped to the workbench with a screw clamp.

Literal Translation

The workpiece was with a screw-clamp on the workbench fixed.

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