verdübeln
Translation
to dowel, to peg
Examples
Der Schreiner verdübelt die Bretter.
The carpenter dowels the boards.
Die Teile müssen fest verdübelt werden.
The parts must be firmly doweled.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to dowel sth. The carpenter dowels the boards.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verbinden (to connect), befestigen (to fasten)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating an action being performed on something) and the noun 'Dübel' (dowel). Literally 'to apply dowels to'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Dübel' (dowel) and the action of using it to 'verbinden' (connect) two pieces of wood. That's 'verdübeln'.