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SNAP CHALK-LINE [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Methods
CONT

To snap a chalk-line on both sides of the ridge and no more than 19 mm from the peak.

OBS

chalk-line or snap-line : a chalked string for making a straight line on large surface and snapping it to transfer the chalk.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés de construction
OBS

cordeau : petite corde que l'on tend entre deux points pour tracer une ligne droite, pour aligner.

OBS

«chalk line» : cordeau passé à la craie

DEF

Soulever un cordeau tendu et imprégné de craie pour le laisser retomber brusquement afin de tracer une ligne droite sur une pièce de bois.

Spanish

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