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to set
In woodworking and metalworking, to bend the teeth of a saw blade alternately to the left and right. This widens the saw cut and prevents the saw from getting stuck in the material.
Der Tischler muss die Säge schränken, bevor er mit der Arbeit beginnt.
The carpenter has to set the saw before he begins working.
to cross
An increasingly outdated form of 'verschränken' (to cross/fold), in which the arms or legs are placed on top of each other or crossed.
Er stand da und schränkte die Arme vor der Brust, während er nachdachte.
He stood there and crossed his arms in front of his chest while he thought.
The verb 'schränken' (to set/cross) is related to words like 'verschränken' (to cross one's arms) and 'der Schrank' (the cupboard). The basic idea is crossing or fitting things together at a certain angle.
Der Handwerker muss die Säge schränken, damit sie nicht klemmt.
The craftsman has to set the saw so that it doesn't jam.
This meaning is a technical term from woodworking and metalworking. The word is used almost exclusively in this craft context to describe the preparation of a saw blade.
Ein gut geschränktes Sägeblatt ist für einen sauberen Schnitt entscheidend.
A well-set saw blade is crucial for a clean cut.
The use of 'schränken' (to cross) for crossing the arms or legs is considered outdated today. This form is found mainly in older literature.
Nachdenklich schränkte er die Arme vor der Brust und blickte aus dem Fenster.
Thoughtfully, he crossed his arms in front of his chest and looked out the window.
