Einschnitten

Einschnitten is the plural form of the German noun Einschnitt, a term used across several technical domains to denote a cut, notch, or incision made into a surface or structure. The word derives from einschneiden, meaning to cut into or to notch.

In medicine, Einschnitte refer to surgical incisions or cuts made through skin or tissue to access underlying structures. These incisions are planned and executed to minimize damage and promote healing, and the term Einschnitte is commonly used in clinical descriptions of procedures.

In carpentry, woodworking, and metalworking, Einschnitte describe notches or grooves cut into a material to receive another component or to create alignment. Examples include notches in timber joints or grooves that guide moving parts. These cuts are part of joinery and mechanical assembly and are chosen to balance strength and fit.

In geology, surveying, and related fields, Einschnitt can denote a cross-section or profile line that shows the internal structure or a vertical slice through terrain or a specimen. Such cross-sections are used to analyze composition, layering, or stratigraphy.

In film and video editing, the term is sometimes used to refer to a cut-in or insert shot—a brief shot inserted to reveal a detail or provide emphasis within a sequence. Although more common English terminology exists, Einschnitt may be encountered in German editing contexts.

See also: Einschnitt (singular), notch, incision.