De plaat
Example: De plaat van metaal wordt gebruikt voor de constructie van het dak.
Definition
"De plaat" in construction refers to a flat, thin piece of metal or other material used as a component in building structures, such as roofing or wall panels. It provides strength, coverage, and protection in various construction applications.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de plaat" comes from the Middle Dutch 'plaat,' meaning a flat, broad piece of material like metal or wood. This word is related to the Old High German 'plata,' meaning a plate or flat surface. Did you know? The term has been used for centuries to describe flat materials in construction and everyday objects alike.
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"De plaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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