De zwarte doos
Example: De zwarte doos helpt bij het onderzoeken van vliegtuigongelukken.
Definition
"De zwarte doos" refers to the flight recorder found in aircraft that records critical flight data and cockpit conversations. It is essential for investigating airplane accidents by providing valuable information about the events leading up to a crash.
Etymology
The term "de zwarte doos" literally means 'the black box' in Dutch. Despite the name, the device is actually bright orange to aid in its recovery after accidents. The phrase likely originated as a simple descriptive term that stuck, becoming the standard way to refer to this crucial aviation device.
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"De zwarte doos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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