Also means
long spirit-level rule
Usage Note
Richtscheit is a long aluminium or timber rule (1–3 m) used to check or establish a flat, plumb, or level surface; some incorporate spirit-level vials for combined levelling and straightness checks.
Examples
"Das Richtscheit zeigt, wo die Wand noch nachgeputzt werden muss."
Natural Translation
The straightedge shows where the wall still needs more plaster.
Literal Translation
The straightedge shows where the wall still post-plastered must become.
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