Dübelloch

dowel hole, plug hole

noun DUE-bel-lokh Rare

Usage Note

Dübelloch is the hole drilled in a wall to receive a wall plug (Dübel) before a screw is driven in; the correct Dübelloch-diameter must match the plug size printed on the package.

Examples

"Er bohrte das Dübelloch mit einem 8-mm-Bohrer."

Natural Translation

He drilled the plug hole with an 8 mm drill bit.

Literal Translation

He drilled the dowel-hole with an 8-mm-drill.

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