Schieber Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schieber" is used as noun with the meaning of "slide valve", "gate valve" or "damper".

Essential properties of "Schieber"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Schieber
  • Plural: die Schieber

Meanings of "Schieber" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Sliding device for flow control"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schieber reguliert den Wasserfluss.The slide valve regulates the water flow.
  2. Ein kaputter Schieber kann Lecks verursachen.A broken slide valve can cause leaks.
  3. Der Techniker reparierte den Schieber der Maschine.The technician repaired the machine's slide valve.

2.) "Person who illegally traffics goods, especially during scarcity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schieber wurde von der Polizei gefasst.The black marketeer was caught by the police.
  2. Im Krieg gab es viele Schieber.During the war, there were many black marketeers.
  3. Ein Schieber verkaufte die Waren heimlich.A black marketeer secretly sold the goods.
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