lathe operator / spin / roll-up
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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.
spin
A throw, shot, or stroke in certain sports in which the piece of sports equipment (e.g., a ball) is given strong rotation in order to influence its trajectory.
Mit einem unerwarteten Dreher überlistete der Tischtennisspieler seinen Gegner.
With an unexpected spin, the table tennis player outwitted his opponent.
roll-up
A colloquial term for a hand-rolled cigarette, often also for a joint.
Er setzte sich auf die Parkbank und baute sich in Ruhe einen Dreher.
He sat down on the park bench and calmly rolled himself a roll-up.
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?
