Wasserwaage

spirit level, bubble level

noun VAS-er-vah-ge Rare

Usage Note

Wasserwage is one of the most common tools in construction and DIY — a long bar with one or more sealed vials of liquid containing a bubble that indicates horizontal or vertical alignment. Lengths range from 30 cm to 2 m; a Laserwasserwage uses a laser beam instead.

Examples

"Lege die Wasserwaage auf das Regal, um zu prüfen, ob es waagerecht liegt."

Natural Translation

Place the spirit level on the shelf to check whether it is horizontal.

Literal Translation

Lay the spirit level on the shelf, in order to check whether it horizontal lies.

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