De pomp
Example: De pomp zorgt ervoor dat het water door de leidingen stroomt.
Definition
"De pomp" is a device used to move liquids or gases from one place to another by mechanical action, often ensuring the flow of water through pipes in various technical and industrial applications.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de pomp" originates from the Middle Dutch term 'pompe', which itself comes from the Latin 'pompa', meaning a processional or a display. Over time, its meaning shifted to refer specifically to mechanical devices that move fluids. Did you know that the concept of pumps dates back to ancient times, with early versions used in irrigation and water supply?
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"De pomp" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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