genutet

grooved, having a slot or tongue-and-groove profile

adjective ge-NOO-tet Rare

Usage Note

genutet describes a surface or edge with a Nut — a narrow slot or groove used in joinery and flooring systems. Genutete Dielen are tongue-and-groove floorboards. A technical term familiar in carpentry and construction contexts.

Examples

"Die genuteten Holzbretter lassen sich einfach ineinanderstecken."

Natural Translation

The grooved wooden planks can easily be fitted together.

Literal Translation

The grooved wooden-boards let themselves easily together-slot.

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