This is the 3263rd most frequent Dutch word.
grendel
Latch or bolt.
The word 'grendel' in this sentence refers to a physical lock mechanism used for securing doors.
De deur sluit met een stevige grendel.
The door locks with a sturdy latch.
Here, 'grendel' represents a sliding metal piece used to open or secure a gate.
Hij schoof de grendel op het hek om het te openen.
He slid the latch on the gate to open it.
In this usage, 'grendel' is metaphorical, symbolizing a cornerstone or securing principle in societal structures.