die Stellschrauben
Translation
adjusting screws, set screws, (fig.) levers, (fig.) parameters to tweak
Examples
Der Techniker justiert die Stellschrauben am Motor.
The technician is adjusting the set screws on the engine.
Um das Projekt zu retten, müssen wir an den richtigen Stellschrauben drehen.
To save the project, we have to pull the right levers.
Grammar Patterns
an den Stellschrauben drehen (fig.) to pull the levers, make adjustments We need to turn some of the adjusting screws.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Justierschraube (adjusting screw); (fig.) Hebel (lever), Parameter
Etymology
From 'stellen' (to set, adjust) + 'Schraube' (screw). A screw used for setting or adjusting something.
Memory Tips
Literally an 'adjusting screw'. Figuratively, it's the 'screw' you turn to tweak a system, like adjusting settings.