Saugheber

suction lifter

noun ZAWG-hay-ber Rare

Also means

vacuum handling pad

Usage Note

Saugheber is a suction-cup lifting device used to handle large glass panes, stone slabs, and heavy tiles without damaging surfaces; hand-pump and powered versions exist.

Examples

"Großformatige Fliesen werden auf der Baustelle mit dem Saugheber transportiert."

Natural Translation

Large-format tiles are transported on the building site with the suction lifter.

Literal Translation

Large-format tiles are on the building-site with the suction-lifter transported.

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