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lathe operator
A skilled worker who works on a lathe and machines workpieces made of metal or other materials by turning them.
Als gelernter Dreher arbeitet er seit zwanzig Jahren in der Metallverarbeitung.
As a trained lathe operator, he has worked in metalworking for twenty years.
The word 'Dreher' (lathe operator) is derived directly from the verb 'drehen' (to turn). The ending '-er' here denotes a person who performs the action of turning. A Dreher is therefore someone who turns something professionally.
Er hat gelernt, wie man Metallteile präzise dreht.
He learned how to turn metal parts precisely.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Dreher' from the context. If people are talking about a profession, factory, or metal, it means the skilled worker. In a sports context, it refers to a rotating ball. In connection with smoking or tobacco, it means a hand-rolled cigarette.
Der Dreher in der Fabrik bedient eine große Maschine.
The lathe operator in the factory operates a large machine.
In a sports context, 'Dreher' is often combined with verbs like 'schlagen' (to hit), 'spielen' (to play), or 'werfen' (to throw). People also speak of a ball 'mit Dreher' (with spin).
Der Tennisprofi ist bekannt für seine Vorhand mit extrem viel Dreher.
The tennis pro is known for his forehand with an extreme amount of spin.
In the meaning of 'selbstgedrehte Zigarette' (hand-rolled cigarette), 'Dreher' is a colloquial word. In formal situations, you would generally avoid this expression.
Kannst du mir mal kurz einen Dreher bauen?
Can you quickly roll me a roll-up?
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'der Schnitt' and 'der Dreher' can both occur in a workshop or when working with material. But they do not mean the same thing. 'Der Schnitt' is the opening or mark created by cutting. 'Der Dreher' is a person who works on a lathe and machines material. The words can be confused because both have to do with skilled manual work. Put simply: a cut is a result on the material; a lathe operator is a worker.
Der Dreher prüft das Metallteil, bevor er es weiterbearbeitet.
The lathe operator checks the metal part before continuing to work on it.
Nach dem Zuschneiden war im Stoff ein sauberer Schnitt zu sehen.
After the cutting, a clean cut was visible in the fabric.