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Shear

German translation: Schub

02:48 Sep 19, 2001
English to German translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering
English term or phrase: Shear
Examples for stress on objects:
Shear -- as a result of -- bending.
MasterOfCl
German translation:Schub
Explanation:
Depending on context "Schub", "Scheren" or even "Querkraft" might be appropriate, but without context this is difficult to decide.
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Dr. Sahib Bleher
Local time: 11:53
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4Schub
Dr. Sahib Bleher
4Schub, Abscheren, Abschneiden
Andy Lemminger


  

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Schub


Explanation:
Depending on context "Schub", "Scheren" or even "Querkraft" might be appropriate, but without context this is difficult to decide.

Dr. Sahib Bleher
Local time: 11:53
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in pair: 106
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Schub, Abscheren, Abschneiden


Explanation:
Depends on the context. If the object only moves after bending: Schub
If it spreads out: Abscheren
If it is cut into peaces: Abschneiden


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Andy Lemminger
Canada
Local time: 04:53
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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