snijding

Snijding is a term used in several Germanic languages to denote the act of cutting and the resulting piece. The exact sense depends on language and field, but it generally encompasses the operation of removing material along predefined lines to produce shapes, patterns, or openings.

In crafts and manufacturing, snijding refers to cutting raw stock into smaller pieces according to patterns or specifications. In textiles and garment production, it describes cutting fabric along pattern outlines to produce pattern pieces, with attention to grain, seam allowances, and edge finish. In woodworking, metalworking, and leatherwork, snijding covers the division of stock to create components with specific dimensions.

In some medical or regional contexts, cognate forms can denote incisions, though in contemporary clinical language the terms incision or surgical cut are typically used. The exact medical usage, if present, varies by language and tradition.

Tools vary by material: scissors and knives for fabric and leather; saws, milling tools, or plasma and laser cutters for wood, metal, and plastics. Precision depends on factors such as edge quality, kerf (width of cut), tolerances, and proper alignment with patterns or templates. In modern production, snijding can be performed manually or by automated systems guided by computer-aided design and fabricating software to ensure consistency and accuracy.

The term is primarily found in Dutch and Scandinavian languages, where it denotes both the act of cutting and the resulting piece. For precise meaning, consult language- and field-specific terminology in the relevant language.