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
Composed of 'ver-' (a prefix for applying something to an object) and 'Dübel' (dowel). The verb means to fasten something using dowels.
Memory Tips
Picture assembling furniture and using a 'Dübel' (dowel) to connect parts; this action is 'verdübeln'.