eingedreh

Eingedreh is a German term used in technical and design contexts to describe something that has been turned or twisted inward, producing an inward curl or edge. The term can function as a noun phrase (das Eingedrehte) or as an attributive descriptor in compound terms such as eingedrehter Rand or eingedrehtes Drahtende.

Etymology and usage: The word combines ein-, meaning inward, with Dreh, turn. It is related to the more common participle eingedreht, but in practice the clipped form eingedreh is sometimes used as a label in product descriptions and design documents. The term is not standardized and appears mainly in niche or translated technical texts.

Contexts and examples: In metalworking, a wire end can be described as eingedreh when the tip is curled inward to form a hook or stop. In textiles, hems or edges may be referred to as eingedreh when they are rolled toward the fabric face. In botany, some leaf or petal margins curl inward and are described as eingedreh in observational notes.

Notes: Because of its sparseness and lack of formal standardization, usage varies by field and author. When writing for a general audience, spellings such as eingedreht or eingedrehter are often preferred. The term remains a lower-frequency descriptor in German technical writing.