die Unterlegscheibe
Translation
washers
Examples
Für diese Schraube brauchen wir eine Unterlegscheibe.
We need a washer for this screw.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Unterlegscheibe)) ((benutzen/verwenden)) to use a washer. You should use a washer here.
Similar Words
die Mutter (nut), die Dichtung (gasket)
Etymology
Composed of 'unter' (under), 'legen' (to lay), and 'Scheibe' (disc). Literally, a disc you lay under something.
Memory Tips
Visualize laying ('legen') a small disc ('Scheibe') under ('unter') the head of a bolt. The word is a literal description.