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Scribe

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005096

To mark a workpiece by transferring the contour of an adjacent surface onto it, allowing for a precise fit. This technique involves using a compass or a specialized scribing tool to trace the irregular shape. It is commonly employed when fitting trim, cabinets, or countertops against uneven walls or floors.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005096
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectCarpentry
TranslationsGerman: anreißen; Spanish: cortar a medida; French: raccorder
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005096",
  "term": "Scribe",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To mark a workpiece by transferring the contour of an adjacent surface onto it, allowing for a precise fit. This technique involves using a compass or a specialized scribing tool to trace the irregular shape. It is commonly employed when fitting trim, cabinets, or countertops against uneven walls or floors.",
  "subject": "Carpentry",
  "translations": {
    "de": "anreißen",
    "es": "cortar a medida",
    "fr": "raccorder"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/scribe/"
}

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