reglet
/ˈrɛɡlɪt/
noun
- A thin, flat strip of material, such as wood or metal, used in printing or carpentry to create spacing or a decorative line.
- The printer inserted a reglet between the lines of type to improve readability.
- The carpenter used a brass reglet to separate the two panels of the cabinet.
- He nailed a wooden reglet along the edge of the shelf for a clean finish.
- In architecture, a narrow, flat molding or band used to separate or decorate surfaces.
- They installed a metal reglet at the joint between the wall and the ceiling.
- The architect specified a stone reglet to divide the brick facade.
- A thin reglet ran horizontally across the wall, adding a subtle detail.
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