Stretching course

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005710",
  "term": "Stretching course",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A layer of bricks or masonry units laid with their longest dimension parallel to the face of the wall, exposing the stretcher face. This arrangement is common in brickwork and provides a strong bond along the length of the wall. It is a standard course type, contrasting with a header course where the short end of the brick is exposed.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Streckkurs",
    "es": "hilada a soga",
    "fr": "assise en panneresse"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/stretching-course/"
}