construction hardware
[/kənˈstrʌkʃən ˈhɑːrdweər/]
nounpl: construction hardware (uncountable) or construction hardwares (countable when referring to specific items)
ferragens de construção
1. Metal fittings, fasteners, and mechanical components used in building and construction projects
The contractor ordered various construction hardware including bolts, hinges, and brackets.
O empreiteiro encomendou várias ferragens de construção incluindo parafusos, dobradiças e suportes.
2. Tools and metal components specifically designed for structural assembly and installation
Construction hardware stores typically stock nails, screws, and anchors.
Lojas de ferragens de construção normalmente têm em estoque pregos, parafusos e buchas.
In Brazil, construction hardware is commonly purchased at 'lojas de ferragens' (hardware stores) which are ubiquitous in urban and suburban areas. The term is widely used in the construction industry (indústria da construção) and is essential vocabulary for contractors, engineers, and builders. In the USA, this term is standard in the construction and real estate sectors, with major retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's specializing in these products.
NYC Slang
hardware (shortened, commonly used in NYC construction industry)
Related Idioms & Phrases
a bolt and nut situation (dealing with hardware issues)
tighten the bolts (improve construction standards)
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