Der Draht
Example: Der Draht leitet den Strom durch die Maschine effizient.
Definition
"Der Draht" refers to a thin, flexible strand or rod of metal, typically used in technical contexts to conduct electricity or support structures. It efficiently carries electrical current through machines or devices.
Etymology
The word "der Draht" comes from Old High German 'drāt,' meaning a cord or thread, which evolved to describe thin metal wires. Interestingly, its roots highlight the idea of something drawn out or stretched, fitting for a slender metal strand.
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"Der Draht" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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