Het gewricht
Example: Het gewricht van de robotarm beweegt soepel en nauwkeurig.
Definition
"Het gewricht" refers to a joint or articulation in a mechanical context, such as in machinery or robotics, where two parts are connected to allow smooth and precise movement between them.
Etymology
The term "het gewricht" originates from Dutch, where 'gewricht' means joint. It combines the prefix 'ge-' often indicating a collective or complex, with 'wricht', related to twisting or turning. Did you know that this word shares roots with the English word 'writhe,' reflecting the idea of twisting or bending?
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"Het gewricht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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