Nivellierlatte

levelling staff, straightedge rod

noun ni-vel-LEER-lat-e Rare

Usage Note

Nivellierlatte is the long, straight rod used together with a spirit level or laser level to check and establish horizontal surfaces during construction. It is an essential tool when laying floor screeds, tiles, or brickwork.

Examples

"Mit der Nivellierlatte prüfte er, ob der Betonboden eben war."

Natural Translation

With the levelling staff he checked whether the concrete floor was level.

Literal Translation

With the levelling staff checked he, whether the concrete floor even was.

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