Also means
mortar setting bed
Usage Note
Mörtelbett is the layer of mortar onto which bricks, tiles, or stones are pressed and levelled; a consistent thickness ensures an even surface and proper adhesion.
Examples
"Jeder Stein wird auf ein gleichmäßiges Mörtelbett gelegt und ausgerichtet."
Natural Translation
Every stone is placed on an even mortar bed and levelled.
Literal Translation
Every stone is placed on an even mortar-bed and aligned.
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