Winkeleisen

angle iron, L-section steel

noun VING-kel-eye-zen Rare

Usage Note

Winkeleisen is an L-shaped steel section (equal or unequal leg) used for brackets, shelf supports, reinforcing corners in metalwork, and structural connections; it is widely available in DIY stores as a practical fixing aid.

Examples

"Die Regalböden wurden mit verzinkten Winkeleisen an der Wand befestigt."

Natural Translation

The shelves were attached to the wall with galvanised angle irons.

Literal Translation

The shelf-boards were with galvanised angle-irons to the wall fastened.

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