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reglet

/ˈrɛɡlɪt/

Translations

regletnoun

reglets

/ˈrɛɡlɪt/

régletTypographie.

The printer used a reglet to ensure the lines of text were evenly spaced.

L’imprimeur a utilisé un réglet pour que les lignes de texte soient régulièrement espacées.

régletArchitecture.

The reglet added a subtle decorative touch to the edge of the ceiling.

Le réglet a ajouté une touche décorative subtile au bord du plafond.

Additional translations

rainureEn maçonnerie, pour recevoir le solin métallique.

Synonyms

regletverb

regleted

Past Simple

regleted

Past Participle

regleting

Gerund

/ˈrɛɡlɪt/

Specialist printing term; regularly used transitively.

Additional translations

régleterTypographie, rare.

regletadjective

Attributive use of the noun in building trades (e.g., “reglet flashing”).

Additional translations

à régletEmploi technique.

Definitions

regletnoun

A flat, narrow strip of material, typically wood or metal, used in printing to separate lines of type or to create space between them.

The printer used a reglet to ensure the lines of text were evenly spaced.

A small, flat architectural molding or band, often used as a decorative element in buildings.

The reglet added a subtle decorative touch to the edge of the ceiling.

A groove cut into masonry, concrete, or mortar to receive sheet-metal flashing.

The mason chiseled a reglet into the parapet wall for the counterflashing.

regletverb

To space or separate (lines of type) with reglets.

The compositor regleted the paragraphs to improve readability.

regletadjective

Relating to or serving as a reglet.

Reglet flashing must be installed before the roof membrane.