Zinkblech

zinc sheet

noun TSINK-blekh Rare

Also means

galvanised sheet metal

Usage Note

Zinkblech is a thin rolled zinc sheet used by roofers for flashings, gutters, downpipes, dormers, and valley linings; it weathers to a grey-blue patina and is highly durable in the German climate.

Examples

"Der Klempner hat die Fensterlaibung mit Zinkblech verblendet."

Natural Translation

The plumber clad the window reveal with zinc sheet.

Literal Translation

The plumber has the window-reveal with zinc-sheet clad.

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