Space rule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005488",
  "term": "Space rule",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A thin metal strip used in letterpress printing to create a horizontal line or border, often for separating columns or sections of text. These rules are cast to specific point sizes and lengths, allowing for precise graphic elements within the composition. They are distinct from leads, which are used for vertical spacing.",
  "subject": "Industrial printing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Abstandslineal",
    "es": "regla de espacio",
    "fr": "filet d'espacement"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/space-rule/"
}