Flex

“Flex” is a German word. Its meaning in English:

noun

angle grinder, disc grinder, side grinder (power tool with a perpendicular abrasive disc)

Etymology

The device was first invented in 1954 and sold under the brand name Flex, which eventually entered common usage to refer to any such device. Apparently a clipping of flexibel.

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More German words

Flerovium
fletschen
Flett
fleuchen
flexen
flexibel
Flexibilität
Flexion

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