Useful Verbs
to turn – drehen
to adjust – verstellen
to hold – halten
to secure – sichern
to tighten – fest machen
to drive in a screw – eine Schraube anziehen
to screw – schrauben
to unscrew – aufschrauben
to loosen – locker machen
to saw – sägen
to cut – schneiden
to strip (a cable) – abisolieren
to measure – messen
to weigh – wiegen
to time – Zeit messen
to pull – ziehen
to push – schieben
to paint – anstreichen
to level – ebnen
to put in – hineintun
to take out – herausnehmen
to put on – aufsetzen
to take off – abnehmen
to drill – bohren
to mill – fräsen
to grind – schleifen
to bend – biegen
to weld – schweißen
to turn – drehen
to solder – löten
ring spanner
A ring spanner is used for turning a nut or a bolt head. You can turn a bolt or nut securely because it is a ring shape.
open-end spanner
An open-end spanner is used for turning a nut or a bolt head. You can use it in limited spaces and from one direction.
combination spanner
A combination spanner can be used for turning a nut or a bolt head.
adjustable spanner/wrench
An adjustable spanner/wrench is used for bolt heads and nuts of various sizes.
We do not call it an Englander!
breaker bar
A breaker bar is used for turning nuts or bolts, which are too tight.
extension bar
An extension bar is used for increasing the length of a socket driver or a ratchet handle.
ratchet handle
A ratchet handle can be used with a socket set. It is used for turning nuts or bolt heads in either direction. It is useful for working in limited apace.
adapter
An adapter is used with a socket set.
socket driver
A socket driver is used for turning bolt heads and nuts.
sockets
Sockets are used with a socket driver.
bits
Bits are used with a socket driver and also a power drill.
hammer
A hammer is used to hammer nails into, e.g. a wall.
Phillips screwdriver
A Phillips screwdriver is used for driving bolts or screws with cross-cut heads.
We can use these verbs: to drive, to screw, to unscrew, to tighten and to loosen.
flat-blade screwdriver
A flat-blade screwdriver is used for driving bolts or screws with straight-cut heads.
We can use these verbs: to drive, to screw, to unscrew, to tighten and to loosen.
wire stripper
A wire stripper is used for stripping the insulated cover from a cable to show the bare wires.
insulated screwdriver
An insulated screwdriver is used for electrical items.
Please note: We do not say ‘isolated’ in English.
electrical tester
An electrical tester is used to test for an electrical current.
pliers
Pliers are used for cutting cables.
They can also be used for holding workpieces in one hand.
Allen key
An Allen key is used for turning screws or bolts which have a hexagonal countersunk head.
drill bits
Drill bits are used for drilling holes in various materials, e.g. masonry, wood, metal and plastic.
folding rule
A folding rule is used for measuring
tape measure
A tape measure is used for measuring.
adjustable pipe wrench
An adjustable pipe wrench can be used for turning pipe fittings and connections.
utility knife
A utility knife can be used for cutting different materials.
spirit level
a spirit level is used for checking the horizontal and vertical level of materials.
hacksaw
A hacksaw is used for cutting metal and metal pipes.
wood saw
A wood saw is used for cutting wood and timber.