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gerieft

grooved, ribbed

adjective ge-REEFT Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

knurled, ridged

Usage Note

Gerieft describes a surface cut or moulded with parallel grooves or ribs for grip or ornamentation. Gerieftes Glas (ribbed glass), geriefter Griff (knurled handle). Common in technical descriptions of surfaces where texture provides anti-slip grip.

Examples

"Die geriefte Oberfläche des Werkzeuggriffs verhinderte ein Abrutschen."

Natural Translation

The ribbed surface of the tool handle prevented slipping.

Literal Translation

The grooved surface of the tool handle prevented a slipping off.

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