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PLUMB-LINE [3 records]

Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Framework
  • Masonry Practice
DEF

to adjust or test by a plumb line: cause to be perpendicular (plumb a wall).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
  • Maçonnerie
DEF

rectifier la position verticale d'un membre pour qu'il soit parfaitement perpendiculaire d'après le fil à plomb

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estructuras (Construcción)
  • Albañilería
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Record 2 2009-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Tools
  • Measuring Instruments
DEF

A line from which a weight is suspended to determine verticality or depth.

OBS

Not to be confused with the "plumb bob," which designates the lead weight at one end of the plumb line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outils (Construction)
  • Appareils de mesure
CONT

plomb : Morceau de plomb, ou d'autre métal, suspendu au fil à plomb dont les maçons, les charpentiers, etc., se servent pour élever leurs ouvrages verticalement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Herramientas (Construcción)
  • Instrumentos de medida
DEF

Cuerda con un peso en un extremo que sirve para indicar una línea vertical.

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Record 3 2003-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Framework
  • Masonry Practice
DEF

To test the verticality or find the depth of by means of a plumb line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
  • Maçonnerie
DEF

Chercher le point d'une surface (sol, plancher,...) situé exactement à la verticale d'un point de référence. On utilise pour cela une toupie, fil à plomb dont la masse est un cône renversé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estructuras (Construcción)
  • Albañilería
DEF

Verificar la verticalidad de un elemento o hacerlo vertical.

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