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Unterlagscheibe

washer (hardware)

noun OON-ter-lahk-shy-be Rare
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Also means

backing plate

Usage Note

Unterlagscheibe (standard German Unterlegscheibe) is the flat metal disc placed under a bolt head or nut to spread the clamping force and protect the material surface. Different standards (DIN 125, DIN 9021) define size and thickness.

Examples

"Ohne Unterlagscheibe würde die Schraube sich ins weiche Holz eindrücken."

Natural Translation

Without a washer the screw would press into the soft wood.

Literal Translation

Without washer would the screw itself into the soft wood press.

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