sharp-edged

ˌʃɑːpˈɛdʒd
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Translation of sharp-edged into German

Adjective

1.

object

having an edge that can cut easily
  • Be careful with that sharp-edged knife!Sei vorsichtig mit dem scharfkantigen Messer!
2.

comment

having a harsh or critical quality
  • She made a sharp-edged remark about his work.Sie machte eine scharfzüngige Bemerkung über seine Arbeit.
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Synonyms and analogies of sharp-edged in English

adj.razor-sharpbitingcuttingMore synonyms

Examples of sharp-edged in a sentence

  • Watch out for the sharp-edged shards of glass.
  • His sharp-edged humor offended some guests.
  • The review was full of sharp-edged criticism.

Translations of "sharp-edged" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
scharfkantigadj.

The sand used by the carver must be square and sharp-edged.

Der Sand den die Carver verwendet muss eckig und scharfkantig sein.

The edge is somewhat sharp-edged and the shutter is very strictly.

Die Kante innen ist etwas scharfkantig und der Verschluss geht sehr streng.

scharfadj.

Professional or working tools which might serve as pointed or sharp-edged weapons, e.g.

Werkzeuge, wenn diese als spitze oder scharfe Waffen verwendet werden können, z.

I'd say it was a small, sharp-edged blade.

Ich würde sagen, eine kurze scharfe Klinge.

kantigadj.

However Gordon and West and also the other characters are presented rather raw and sharp-edged.

Allerdings sind Gordon und West und auch die anderen Charaktere eher grob und kantig dargestellt.

In it one will find inserted a sharp-edged metal-colored design.

Darin findet man eine kantige metallfarbene Konstruktion eingefügt.

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Other translations for sharp-edged:

  • spitzadj.

sharp-edged: Examples and translations in context

The ancient castle boasted a moat made of sharp-edged rocks.

Die alte Burg rühmte sich eines Grabens aus scharfkantigen Felsen.

He sketched a fierce dragon with sharp-edged wings and piercing eyes.

Er skizzierte einen wilden Drachen mit scharfkantigen Flügeln und durchdringenden Augen.

The eyes are repeatedly irritated by these sometimes sharp-edged foreign bodies.

Die Augen werden durch diese teils scharfkantigen Fremdkörper immer wieder gereizt.

It is cut resistant and therefore suitable for conveying sharp-edged parts.

Er ist besonders schnittfest und somit zum Fördern scharfkantiger Teile geeignet.

They are also an exceptionally good choice for strikes on sharp-edged parts.

Sie eignen sich auch bestens zum Schlagen auf scharfkantige Teile.

The sharp-edged, offset step pattern enables reliable climbing in all conditions.

Scharfkantige, versetzte Stufen ermöglichen bei allen Verhältnissen sicheres Steigen.

Stones, bones, plastic and sharp-edged glass splinters also become visible.

Auch Steine, Knochen, Plastik und scharfkantige Glassplitter werden sichtbar.

Sand, chippings, and sharp-edged objects may result in irreparable damage.

Sand, Späne und scharfkantige Gegenstände können zu irreparablen Schäden führen.

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