De spuitmond
Example: De spuitmond van de machine moet regelmatig worden schoongemaakt.
Definition
"De spuitmond" refers to the nozzle of a machine, a small device through which liquid or gas is sprayed or emitted, often used in technical equipment to direct the flow precisely. For example, the nozzle of the machine must be cleaned regularly.
Etymology
The term "de spuitmond" comes from Dutch, where 'spuit' means 'spray' or 'inject,' and 'mond' means 'mouth.' Together, it literally translates to 'spray mouth,' describing the part of a device that sprays or releases fluid. Did you know? This compound word clearly illustrates how Dutch often combines simple words into descriptive technical terms.
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"De spuitmond" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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