El pal
Example: El pal sosté la teulada durant la construcció de la casa.
Definition
"El pal" is a noun in construction referring to a pole or rod used to support structures temporarily or permanently, such as holding up a roof during the building of a house. It provides stability and bears weight to ensure safety and balance on site.
Etymology
The word "el pal" comes from the Latin word 'palus,' meaning stake or post. Did you know that these simple wooden stakes were among the earliest tools used in construction and fencing, making "el pal" a term deeply rooted in building history?
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"El pal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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