Het laswerk
Example: Het laswerk aan de brug moet zorgvuldig worden gecontroleerd.
Definition
"Het laswerk" refers to the welding work or the process of joining metal parts together by melting and fusing them. It is commonly used in construction and engineering contexts, such as when inspecting the welding on a bridge for safety and quality.
Etymology
The term "het laswerk" comes from Dutch, where "las" means welding and "werk" means work. Together, they describe the task or craft of welding. The word "las" itself originates from the Old Dutch word related to joining or binding, highlighting the function of welding as a method to fuse materials.
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"Het laswerk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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