Wasserwaage

spirit level

noun VAS-ser-vah-ge Rare

Usage Note

Wasserwaage is the spirit level used to check that surfaces are horizontal; the air bubble must sit between the marks. The name combines Wasser with Waage (balance).

Examples

"Prüfe mit der Wasserwaage, ob das Regal gerade hängt."

Natural Translation

Check with the spirit level whether the shelf is hanging straight.

Literal Translation

Check with the water-level, whether the shelf straight hangs.

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