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Fliesenbett

tile bed, mortar bed for tiles

noun FLEE-zen-bet Rare

Usage Note

Fliesenbett is the layer of tile adhesive or thin-set mortar onto which tiles are pressed; achieving the correct thickness and coverage of the Fliesenbett is critical to prevent hollow spots and cracking.

Examples

"Das Fliesenbett wurde gleichmäßig mit dem Zahnspachtel aufgetragen."

Natural Translation

The tile bed was applied evenly with the notched trowel.

Literal Translation

The tile-bed was evenly with the tooth-spatula applied.

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