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Grat

English translation: mushroom

17:08 Sep 3, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / Safety Instructions
German term or phrase: Grat
I've come across this term in safety instructions for workers at construction sites. Under handling instructions for hand tools, the tool in question is a Meißel (chisel).

At first I thought that they were talking about a "guard" of sorts, but that doesn't seem to work.

Der *Gart* am Meißelkopf muss entfernt werden. Es darf kein Bart wachsen!

I'll post the "Bart" thing in another question.....

TIA!!
Susan Zimmer
United States
Local time: 03:09
English translation:mushroom
Explanation:
You should remove the mushroom from the cold chisel.

To ensure exceptional performance and long working life, this range of tools undergo controlled hardening and tempering, followed by accurate grinding which results in excellent working edges. A selection of cold chisels and bolsters in the popular sizes are manufactured with a domed anti-mushroom head which helps prevent spreading of the striking head.

http://www.footprint-tools.co.uk/retail/brickbolsters.htm

“MUSHROOM” HEAD
Repeated blows cause the softer head to spread and crack at
the edges. If this is allowed to continue, small particles are
liable to break off and fly. Regular dressing on a grinding wheel will reduce this hazard.

http://www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/archive/coldchisels.p...


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Note added at 7 mins (2007-09-03 17:15:46 GMT)
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Or mushroom head

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Note added at 15 mins (2007-09-03 17:24:15 GMT)
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You don't want it to grow a beard!

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Note added at 21 mins (2007-09-03 17:29:41 GMT)
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Look at the picture under "mushroom head". You'll see the burrs sticking out - those are the hairs of the "beard." http://www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/archive/coldchisels.p...
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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 01:09
Grading comment
When I asked my husband, he explained the concept the same way this was shown in your example. So, in the end, that's what I went with. Thanks!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4burr
Eckhard Boehle
4mushroom
Kim Metzger


  

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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
Gart
burr


Explanation:
Typo for "Grat"

Eckhard Boehle
Germany
Local time: 09:09
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Kim Metzger: Absolutely. I didn't realize there is no such thing as a Gart.
19 mins
  -> Thanks anyway, Kim!
agree  Sabine Griebler
1 hr
  -> Danke, Sabine!
agree  Steffen Walter
14 hrs
  -> Danke, Steffen - und schöne Grüße!
agree  H. G.
2 days 23 hrs
  -> Danke, Gunsou!
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Gart
mushroom


Explanation:
You should remove the mushroom from the cold chisel.

To ensure exceptional performance and long working life, this range of tools undergo controlled hardening and tempering, followed by accurate grinding which results in excellent working edges. A selection of cold chisels and bolsters in the popular sizes are manufactured with a domed anti-mushroom head which helps prevent spreading of the striking head.

http://www.footprint-tools.co.uk/retail/brickbolsters.htm

“MUSHROOM” HEAD
Repeated blows cause the softer head to spread and crack at
the edges. If this is allowed to continue, small particles are
liable to break off and fly. Regular dressing on a grinding wheel will reduce this hazard.

http://www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/archive/coldchisels.p...


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Note added at 7 mins (2007-09-03 17:15:46 GMT)
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Or mushroom head

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Note added at 15 mins (2007-09-03 17:24:15 GMT)
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You don't want it to grow a beard!

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Note added at 21 mins (2007-09-03 17:29:41 GMT)
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Look at the picture under "mushroom head". You'll see the burrs sticking out - those are the hairs of the "beard." http://www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/archive/coldchisels.p...

Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 01:09
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 850
Grading comment
When I asked my husband, he explained the concept the same way this was shown in your example. So, in the end, that's what I went with. Thanks!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks a million!!

Asker: The "beard" thing is in my next question....

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