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Kantenschutz

edge protector

noun KAN-ten-shoots Rare

Also means

corner bead

Usage Note

Kantenschutz is a metal or plastic profile fixed to external corners of plastered walls to create a sharp, durable edge; without it, rendered corners chip easily. Also used for protecting packaged goods in transport.

Examples

"An allen Außenecken wurde ein Kantenschutz aus Aluminium in den Putz eingearbeitet."

Natural Translation

An aluminium edge protector was worked into the plaster at all external corners.

Literal Translation

At all outer-corners was an edge-protector of aluminium into the plaster worked-in.

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