Usage Note
Winkeleisen is an L-shaped steel section (equal or unequal leg) used for brackets, shelf supports, reinforcing corners in metalwork, and structural connections; it is widely available in DIY stores as a practical fixing aid.
Examples
"Die Regalböden wurden mit verzinkten Winkeleisen an der Wand befestigt."
Natural Translation
The shelves were attached to the wall with galvanised angle irons.
Literal Translation
The shelf-boards were with galvanised angle-irons to the wall fastened.
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