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angle bead [′aŋ·gəl ‚bēd]
(building construction) A strip, usually of metal or wood, set at the corner of a plaster wall to protect the corner or serve as a guide to float the plaster flush with it. angle bead angle bead, 2 1. A corner bead. 2. A strip, usually of metal or wood, set at the corner of a plaster wall to protect the corner or serve as a guide to float the plaster flush with it; a type of angle staff. corner bead, angle bead, angle staff, corner guard, corner molding, plaster bead, staff bead corner bead, 2 1. Any vertical molding, usually a plain, filleted, or quirked bead, used to protect the external angle of two intersecting surfaces. 2. A strip of formed galvanized iron, sometimes combined with a strip of metal lath, placed on corners before plastering to reinforce them. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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