adjustment screw / lever
die Stellschraube, die Stellschrauben
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adjustment screw
A screw that allows the position or setting of a technical component to be adjusted precisely.
Mit der Stellschraube lässt sich die Höhe des Geräts einstellen.
The height of the device can be adjusted using the adjustment screw.
lever
A factor that can be influenced or a measure that can be taken to deliberately change a process or outcome.
Die Regierung will an mehreren Stellschrauben drehen, um die Kosten zu senken.
The government wants to pull several levers to reduce costs.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stellschrauben |
| genitive | der Stellschraube |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Stellschraube | die Stellschrauben |
| accusative | die Stellschraube | die Stellschrauben |
| dative | der Stellschraube | den Stellschrauben |
| genitive | der Stellschraube | der Stellschrauben |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Stellschraube' (adjustment screw) is made up of 'Stell-' from 'stellen' (to adjust) and 'Schraube' (screw). The first part indicates that this screw can be used to deliberately change a setting.
Der Techniker löste vorsichtig die Stellschraube am Messgerät.
The technician carefully loosened the adjustment screw on the measuring device.
In technical texts, 'Stellschraube' (adjustment screw) usually refers to a specific component. When abstract topics such as costs, prices, or rules are mentioned, it usually means a factor that can be influenced.
Die Stellschraube am Mikroskop war zu fest angezogen.
The adjustment screw on the microscope was tightened too much.
Bei den Personalkosten gibt es nur wenige Stellschrauben.
There are only a few levers that can be pulled when it comes to personnel costs.
