Faustregel

German

Etymology

Since at least the end of the 19th century. From Faust (fist) + Regel (rule). The semantic development is unknown.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈfaʊ̯stˌʁeːɡl̩]
  • (file)

Noun

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  1. rule of thumb
    Synonyms: Daumenregel, Faustformel
    • 1880, Mittheilungen aus dem Gebiete des Seewesens, Marinebibliothek, page 378:
      Als „Faustregel“ kann der Wert

      für den Reibungs-Coefficienten am Zapfen angenommen werden, wobei p den Druck auf die Flächeneinheit (in engl. Pfund per Quadratzoll engl.) bezeichnet.
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)

Declension

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