die Horizontalsperre
Translation
horizontal barrier, damp-proof course
Examples
Eine Horizontalsperre schützt das Haus vor Feuchtigkeit.
A horizontal barrier protects the house from moisture.
Grammar Patterns
eine Horizontalsperre (accusative) as a direct object The house needs a new horizontal barrier.
Similar Words
Feuchtigkeitssperre (moisture barrier), Vertikalsperre (vertical barrier)
Etymology
A compound word from 'horizontal' (horizontal) and 'Sperre' (barrier, lock).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'horizontal barrier'. Imagine a barrier running horizontally inside a wall to block moisture.