De sleuf
Example: De sleuf in de muur is bedoeld voor het elektriciteitskabel.
Definition
"De sleuf" refers to a narrow, elongated groove or channel typically made in a wall or surface, often designed to hold or guide objects such as electrical cables or pipes safely and neatly within a construction context.
Etymology
The word "de sleuf" comes from Dutch, where 'sleuf' means a slit or groove. It is related to the Middle Dutch word 'slef' or 'slēf', which also referred to a narrow opening or channel. Did you know? The term evokes the practical purpose of creating a precise, neat channel in building works.
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"De sleuf" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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