Snap Line (Noun)
Meaning
A chalked string used in the building trades to make a straight line on a vertical surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter snapped the snap line to create a straight edge for the drywall installation.
- To ensure a level installation, the contractor used a snap line to mark the wall studs.
- Before painting, the painter snapped a snap line along the edge of the ceiling to create a sharp border.
- The electrician used a snap line to mark the location of the outlet boxes on the wall.
- The stonemason snapped a snap line to guide the placement of the brick veneer on the exterior wall.