Verbundstein

interlocking paving block

noun fer-BOONT-shtine Rare

Usage Note

Verbundstein is a concrete or clay block designed to interlock with neighbours in a paving pattern (Verband), used for driveways, footpaths, and public squares; the interlocking shape distributes loads across multiple stones.

Examples

"Die Einfahrt wurde mit grauen Verbundsteinen neu gepflastert."

Natural Translation

The driveway was re-paved with grey interlocking paving blocks.

Literal Translation

The driveway was with grey interlocking-stones re-paved.

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