De paal
Example: De paal in de tuin ondersteunt het nieuwe hekwerk stevig.
Definition
"De paal" refers to a pole or post used in construction or gardening to support structures such as fences or signs. It is typically a sturdy, upright piece of wood, metal, or concrete placed firmly in the ground to provide stability and support.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de paal" comes from the Old Dutch word 'pal' or 'paal', which is related to the Latin 'pālus', meaning stake or post. Did you know? The concept of using poles for support dates back to ancient times when early humans used wooden stakes to build simple shelters.
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"De paal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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