Snapline (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 carefully pulled the snapline taut and snapped it against the wall to create a level line for the baseboards.
- Before installing the siding, the contractor used a snapline to mark a straight line along the exterior of the house.
- The mason used a snapline to create a level line for the top course of bricks on the chimney.
- To ensure the shelves were installed straight, the handyman used a snapline to mark a level line on the wall.
- The drywall installer used a snapline to create a straight line for the edge of the drywall panel.