Formstein

shaped block, moulded brick

noun FORM-shtine Rare

Also means

special-shape masonry unit

Usage Note

Formstein describes any brick or concrete block made in a non-rectangular profile — such as rounded copings, arch bricks, or bull-nosed corner blocks — manufactured for specific architectural details.

Examples

"Für die Fensterbank aus Mauerwerk wurden Formsteine verwendet."

Natural Translation

Shaped blocks were used for the masonry window sill.

Literal Translation

For the window-sill of masonry were shaped-blocks used.

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