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Trennscheibe

cutting disc, angle grinder cutoff wheel

noun TREN-shy-be Rare

Usage Note

Trennscheibe is the thin abrasive or diamond disc used in an angle grinder to cut metal, stone or ceramic tiles. The thin disc must not be loaded sideways or it can shatter. Plural Trennscheiben.

Examples

"Die Metallstangen wurden mit einer Trennscheibe auf Maß geschnitten."

Natural Translation

The metal rods were cut to size with a cutting disc.

Literal Translation

The metal rods were with a cutting disc to measure cut.

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