De veiligheidsvest
Example: De bouwvakkers dragen altijd een veiligheidsvest op de werkplaats.
Definition
"De veiligheidsvest" refers to a safety vest typically worn by construction workers and others on work sites to enhance visibility and protect against accidents, ensuring their safety in potentially hazardous environments.
Etymology
The term "de veiligheidsvest" comes from the Dutch words "veiligheid" meaning safety and "vest" meaning vest or waistcoat. It literally means a vest designed for safety purposes. Did you know? Safety vests became widely used after the rise of industrial work sites where visibility became crucial.
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"De veiligheidsvest" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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