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anschrägen — meaning in English

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English meaning

chamfer noun A sloped edge cut onto a corner to make it look neater and less sharp.
taper verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.

Senses

anschrägen is used for these senses in English:

bevel (transitive) To give a canted edge to a surface; to chamfer.
chamfer (transitive) To cut off the edge or corner of something.
taper (transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.

taper — full definition

verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.
verb To decrease or reduce gradually.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Abfasung Abschrägung Fase Gehrung Schräge Schrägfläche abschrägen anfasen fasen schrägen Auskehlung Hohlrinne