Usage Note
Winkelschleifer is the hand-held power tool with a rotating abrasive disc at a right angle to the motor axis — the angle grinder. It accepts grinding, cutting, or wire-brush discs and is one of the most versatile and dangerous workshop tools.
Examples
"Mit dem Winkelschleifer schnitt er die Bewehrungsstäbe auf die richtige Länge."
Natural Translation
With the angle grinder he cut the reinforcement bars to the right length.
Literal Translation
With the angle grinder cut he the reinforcement bars to the right length.
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