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From Middle High German slif, from Old High German slif.

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  • IPA(key): /ʃlɪf/
  • (file)

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Schliff m (strong, genitive Schliffes or Schliffs, plural Schliffe)

  1. (singular only) sharpening (of a blade)
  2. (singular only) grinding
  3. (singular only) cutting (of precious stones or glass)
  4. cut (of jewelry)
  5. (figurative) polish, sheen, sophistication
    etwas den letzten Schliff gebenput the finishing touches to something

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