De beugel
Example: De monteur bevestigde de beugel stevig aan de muur.
Definition
"De beugel" refers to a bracket or clamp used in technical contexts to secure or support objects firmly in place, such as mounting a fixture to a wall. It is an essential component for stability in mechanical and structural setups.
Etymology
The term "de beugel" comes from the Dutch word for a bent or curved piece of metal or wood, originally referring to a buckle or clasp. Over time, it evolved to mean a supporting bracket in technical fields. Did you know the word is related to the English 'buckle'?
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"De beugel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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