No. 3,263 in Dutch
grendel
Latch or bolt.
In a sentence
De deur sluit met een stevige grendel.
The door locks with a sturdy latch.
The word 'grendel' in this sentence refers to a physical lock mechanism used for securing doors.
Hij schoof de grendel op het hek om het te openen.
He slid the latch on the gate to open it.
Here, 'grendel' represents a sliding metal piece used to open or secure a gate.
Het idee van veiligheid is de grendel van de samenleving.
The idea of safety is the latch of society.
In this usage, 'grendel' is metaphorical, symbolizing a cornerstone or securing principle in societal structures.
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