die Stolle
Translation
stud, cleat, prop, post
Examples
Die Stollen am Fußballschuh geben besseren Halt.
The studs on the football boot provide better grip.
Im Bergwerk sichern Stollen die Gänge.
In the mine, props secure the galleries.
Grammar Patterns
the studs on ((sth.)) die Stollen an ((et3)) The studs on the shoes are made of metal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pfosten, Stütze, Nocke
Etymology
From Middle High German 'stolle', meaning 'post, support'.
Memory Tips
Both a shoe 'Stolle' (stud) and a mining 'Stolle' (prop) serve to 'support' something.