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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Reibeholz

English translation:

Wooden block / block of wood

Added to glossary by arum
Jan 21, 2010 08:26
14 yrs ago
German term

Reibeholz

German to English Other Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)
"...mit Anpressrolle oder Reibeholz fest andrücken". Instructions for applying tiling adhesive.
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 Wooden block / block of wood
1 ream(er)
References
Reibholz

Discussion

Kevin John Purkiss Jan 21, 2010:
Edith, I assume that if this refers to tiling a surface then it is either flat or slightly concave or convex. I doubt that it is the internal bore of a cylinder or the internal surface of a hole, which is what a reamer produces.
Kevin John Purkiss Jan 21, 2010:
Hi jennifer125, this is a block of wood that is used to push or tamp the adhesives onto the base wall, floor, etc. In English simply a wooden block, we do not mention the rubbing or pressing action.

Proposed translations

+1
13 mins
Selected

Wooden block / block of wood

The simple solution.
Peer comment(s):
agree Edith Kelly : you are probably right
2 hrs
Thanks Edith.
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1 hr

ream(er)

guessing from the context. I give it CL1 so .... neutrals are ok, please not umpteen disagrees
Peer comment(s):
neutral Kevin John Purkiss : Hi Edith, correct translation for a different context; a reamer is used for producing accurately dimensioned bore diameters, not applying tiling adhesive.
6 mins
yes, I know that but maybe they first use a reamer and then simply use it for adhesive application.
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Reference comments

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Reference:

Reibholz

This online dictionary translates 'Reibholz' as 'rubbing piece'.
http://englisch-deutsch.englisch-infos.info/er10.htm


[The dictionary translation obviously omits the '-holz' part of the source term. Moreover, I have no idea whether it fits in your context.]
Peer comments on this reference comment:
neutral Edith Kelly : in the sense of "Scheuerleiste" yes, but not in the above context
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