Einschlagdübel

hammer-in anchor, drive anchor

noun INE-shlak-due-bel Rare

Usage Note

Einschlagdübel are short metal or plastic anchors driven directly into a drilled hole with a hammer rather than being inserted and then expanded by a screw; they are quick to install but suited only for lighter loads.

Examples

"Für das Rankgitter wurden Einschlagdübel in die Außenwand gesetzt."

Natural Translation

Drive anchors were set into the exterior wall for the trellis.

Literal Translation

For the trellis were hammer-in-anchors into the exterior-wall set.

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