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Anker

anchor bolt; wall tie

noun AHN-ker Rare
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Also means

anchor

Usage Note

Anker in construction denotes a metal fastener or tie that bonds masonry layers or secures structural elements to walls; not to be confused with the nautical anchor, though the word is the same.

Examples

"Die Stahlträger werden mit Ankern fest in der Betondecke verankert."

Natural Translation

The steel beams are secured in the concrete ceiling with anchor bolts.

Literal Translation

The steel-beams are with anchors firmly in the concrete-ceiling anchored.

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