Bewehrung

reinforcement steel

noun beh-VAY-roong Rare

Also means

rebar

Usage Note

Bewehrung is the standard technical term for the steel rods or mesh embedded in reinforced concrete (Stahlbeton); Bewehrungspläne show the exact placement engineers specify.

Examples

"Die Bewehrung muss vor dem Betonieren sorgfältig verlegt werden."

Natural Translation

The reinforcement steel must be carefully laid before concreting.

Literal Translation

The reinforcement must before the concreting carefully laid become.

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