die Stolle
Translation
stud, cleat, prop, post
Examples
Die Stollen am Fußballschuh geben besseren Halt.
The cleats on the soccer shoe provide better grip.
Im Bergwerk sichern Stollen die Gänge.
In the mine, props secure the tunnels.
Grammar Patterns
the cleats on ((sth.)) die Stollen an ((et3)) The cleats on the shoes are made of metal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pfosten, Stütze, Nocke
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'stolle', which means 'post, support'.
Memory Tips
A shoe 'Stolle' (cleat) and a mining 'Stolle' (prop) share the function of providing support.