Setzlatte

straightedge rule

noun ZETS-lat-eh Rare

Also means

setting batten

Usage Note

Setzlatte is a long, straight aluminium or timber batten used by plasterers and tilers to set reference heights and check flat surfaces; related to the Abziehlatte (screed rail).

Examples

"Mit der Setzlatte überprüft der Maurer, ob die Wand gerade ist."

Natural Translation

The bricklayer uses the straightedge rule to check whether the wall is plumb.

Literal Translation

With the straightedge-rule checks the bricklayer whether the wall straight is.

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