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Having sharp edges that are not rounded and can cause injury.
Die scharfkantigen Glassplitter dürfen nur mit Schutzhandschuhen angefasst werden.
The sharp-edged shards of glass must only be handled with protective gloves.
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'Scharfkantig' (sharp-edged) is made up of 'scharf' (sharp) and 'kantig' (angular). It refers to edges that are pointed or capable of cutting and are not rounded.
Der scharfkantige Rahmen kann den Boden zerkratzen.
The sharp-edged frame can scratch the floor.
'Scharfkantig' (sharp-edged) is especially common when describing materials or objects such as metal, glass, stones, and sheet metal. Typical combinations include 'scharfkantiges Metall' (sharp-edged metal), 'scharfkantige Steine' (sharp-edged stones), and 'scharfkantige Bleche' (sharp-edged metal sheets).
Die Arbeiter entfernten die scharfkantigen Bleche aus dem alten Schuppen.
The workers removed the sharp-edged metal sheets from the old shed.
This adjective often appears in instructions and warnings about handling, carrying, or setting up an object. It frequently comes directly before the name of the material or object.
Wegen der scharfkantigen Teile darf das Gerät nur von Fachleuten geöffnet werden.
Because of the sharp-edged parts, the device must only be opened by qualified professionals.
