De draad
Example: De draad van de muis is beschadigd en werkt niet goed.
Definition
"De draad" refers to the wire or cord, typically a thin, flexible strand of metal or plastic, used to connect or transmit signals between electronic devices. In IT contexts, "de draad" often means the cable connecting peripherals like a mouse to a computer.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de draad" literally means "the thread" or "the wire." It originates from the Old Dutch word 'drāt,' related to the Old English 'þrǣd,' both meaning a fine string or filament. Over time, "de draad" expanded from meaning a simple thread to include any slender, connecting wire, especially in technology.
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"De draad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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