mit dem Handballen eingewalkt werden

English translation: see below

11:04 May 28, 2000

German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering

German term or phrase: mit dem Handballen eingewalkt werden

The text relates to the treatment of a strop for the old-fashioned open razors. "Die Lederseite kann bei Bedarf mit feiner Schleifpaste...eingerieben und mit dem Handballen eingewalkt werden."

Heather

English translation:see below

Explanation:
>>If desired, you can apply abrasive [or emery] paste to the leather side and work it in with the palm [or ball] of your hand.<< ---
Sources: Duden,Deutsches Universalwörterbuch (walken)
Ernst, W. der industriellen Technk & deVries/Herrman, Technical & Engineering dictionary (Schleifpaste)
Webster: (ball [of a body part])

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Tom Funke
Local time: 06:07

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worked in with the ball of the thumb

Dr. Sahib Bleher

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Tom Funke

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19 mins

worked in with the ball of the thumb

Explanation:
worked in (or kneaded, massaged) with the ball of the thumb.

Dr. Sahib Bleher
Local time: 11:07
Native speaker of:

German
PRO pts in pair: 219

55 mins

see below

Tom Funke
Local time: 06:07
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 2419

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