scratchwork

ˈskrætʃˌwɜːrk
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Translation of scratchwork into German

Noun

1.

preparation

RareUS
rough or preliminary work done before finalizing
RareUS
Skizzenarbeit Vorarbeit fEntwurf m
  • The artist's scratchwork laid the foundation for the masterpiece.Die Skizzenarbeit des Künstlers legte den Grundstein für das Meisterwerk.
2.

plasterwork

TECH.US
first layer of plaster applied in construction
TECH.US
Grundputz Unterputz mErstputz
  • The builders applied the scratchwork before the final coat.Die Bauarbeiter trugen den Grundputz vor dem Endanstrich auf.
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Synonyms and analogies of scratchwork in English

Examples of scratchwork in a sentence

  • The engineer's scratchwork helped solve the problem.
  • They finished the scratchwork before the rain started.
  • Scratchwork is crucial for a smooth final plaster layer.

Translations of "scratchwork" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieVorarbeitnf.

Each member's scratchwork contributed to a clearer vision of the overall project.

Die Vorarbeit jedes Mitglieds trug zu einer klareren Vision des Gesamtprojekts bei.

Kratzputzn.

Next morning no doubt many of the now sober colleagues sat at their clean desks and shook their heads in disbelief at the thought of the Winterthur house: "scratchwork!"

Am nächsten Morgen saßen wohl viele der Kollegen wieder nüchtern an ihren sauberen Schreibtischen und schüttelten beim Gedanken an das Winterthurer Haus den Kopf: "Kratzputz!"

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Other translations for scratchwork:

  • schlampige Arbeit

scratchwork: Examples and translations in context

Before the presentation, he showed his scratchwork to get feedback from colleagues.

Vor der Präsentation zeigte er seine Vorarbeit, um Feedback von Kollegen zu erhalten.

Her scratchwork included several ideas which she refined later for the final report.

Ihre Vorarbeit umfasste mehrere Ideen, die sie später für den Abschlussbericht verfeinerte.

During the planning phase, scratchwork helped clarify the project's key steps.

Während der Planungsphase half die Vorarbeit, die wichtigsten Schritte des Projekts zu klären.

Although it seemed chaotic, his scratchwork was essential for developing the final design.

Obwohl es chaotisch wirkte, war seine Vorarbeit entscheidend für die Entwicklung des endgültigen Designs.

As the project began, scratchwork became crucial for mapping out all necessary tasks.

Als das Projekt begann, wurde die Vorarbeit entscheidend für die Planung aller notwendigen Aufgaben.

He quickly doodled some scratchwork to capture his thoughts during the meeting.

Er kritzelte schnell einige Skizzen als Vorarbeit, um seine Gedanken während des Treffens festzuhalten.

His scratchwork was a chaotic mix of thoughts, yet it guided the final outcomes.

Seine Vorarbeit war ein chaotisches Durcheinander von Gedanken, doch sie lenkten zu den endgültigen Ergebnissen.

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