deuvel

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word deuvel. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word deuvel, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say deuvel in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word deuvel you have here. The definition of the word deuvel will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofdeuvel, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch *duevel (attested in the verb develen), from Old Dutch *duvil, from Proto-Germanic *dubilaz, probably derived from *dubjaną, whence English to dub. Cognate with Middle Low German dövel, Old High German tubil, whence modern German Dübel. English dowel may also be cognate; see there.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdøː.vəl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: deu‧vel
  • Rhymes: -øːvəl

Noun

deuvel m (plural deuvels, diminutive deuveltje n)

  1. wooden dowel, small wooden peg in woodworking used for connecting pieces of wood