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Schachtring

manhole ring, shaft ring

noun SHAKHT-ring Rare

Usage Note

Schachtring is a precast concrete ring element used to build inspection shafts for drainage, sewage, or service runs; rings are stacked and joined with mortar to reach the required depth.

Examples

"Der Revisionsschacht wurde aus drei übereinandergesetzten Schachtringen gemauert."

Natural Translation

The inspection shaft was built from three manhole rings stacked on top of each other.

Literal Translation

The inspection-shaft was from three stacked manhole-rings built.

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