Mörtelbett

mortar bed

noun MOER-tel-bet Rare

Also means

mortar setting bed

Usage Note

Mörtelbett is the layer of mortar onto which bricks, tiles, or stones are pressed and levelled; a consistent thickness ensures an even surface and proper adhesion.

Examples

"Jeder Stein wird auf ein gleichmäßiges Mörtelbett gelegt und ausgerichtet."

Natural Translation

Every stone is placed on an even mortar bed and levelled.

Literal Translation

Every stone is placed on an even mortar-bed and aligned.

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