der Verschnitt
Translation
offcut, scrap, blend
Examples
Beim Zuschneiden des Stoffes entsteht viel Verschnitt.
A lot of offcuts are produced when cutting the fabric.
Dieser Wein ist ein Verschnitt aus zwei Rebsorten.
This wine is a blend of two grape varieties.
Grammar Patterns
the offcut ((of sth.)) the offcut of sth. The offcut of the wood was too small.
a blend ((of sth.)) a blend of sth. This wine is a blend of two grape varieties.
Similar Words
Synonyms: offcut, scrap, blend; Antonyms: original, pure variety
Etymology
From the verb 'verschneiden' (to cut away, to blend). 'Ver-' indicates a process or separation, and 'Schnitt' means 'cut'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as 'away' and 'Schnitt' as 'cut', so it's what is 'cut away' (scrap). Or, 'cutting' things together to make a blend.