Overhand
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004072
A method of bricklaying or masonry where the worker lays bricks from the outside of a wall, reaching over the top course. This technique is often employed when working on the upper sections of a wall or when access to the inner face is restricted. It requires skill to maintain plumb and level courses without direct sight.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004072 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Überhandverband; Spanish: a contramano; French: à l'envers |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004072",
"term": "Overhand",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A method of bricklaying or masonry where the worker lays bricks from the outside of a wall, reaching over the top course. This technique is often employed when working on the upper sections of a wall or when access to the inner face is restricted. It requires skill to maintain plumb and level courses without direct sight.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Überhandverband",
"es": "a contramano",
"fr": "à l'envers"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/overhand/"
}
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