der Grat
Translation
ridge, crest, burr, edge
Examples
Der Grat des Berges ist sehr schmal.
The ridge of the mountain is very narrow.
Er entfernte den Grat vom Metallstück.
He removed the burr from the metal piece.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.dat)) to walk on sth. We are hiking on the narrow ridge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ridge, crest, edge; Antonyms: valley, gorge
Etymology
From Middle High German 'grāt', meaning 'fishbone' or 'ridge'. It is related to the English word 'grate'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'great' view from a mountain 'Grat' (ridge).