Dowel
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A short cylindrical component used as a “dowel” or connecting device to mechanically join two or more structural parts together.
Synonyms & Variants
paku
A general term in spoken language for a sharp or cylindrical object used to join materials.
paku kayu
A technical term in carpentry for a wooden peg used as a joint reinforcement.
pasak
The word "pasak" is the common equivalent in Indonesian for a similar function.
patok
A piece of wood or iron driven into the ground or a hole to hold or join structures.
penyambung
A tool or component that functions to connect two or more parts.
pen
The term "pen" is often used technically in mechanical engineering.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term is absorbed from the English dowel referring to a cylindrical rod made of wood or metal. In the context of civil engineering and carpentry in Indonesia, this word is used technically to refer to a “pasak” that serves to maintain alignment and transfer loads between structural elements. Historically, the usage of this word in the Indonesian construction sector expanded alongside the adoption of international technical standards in modern infrastructure projects.
Real-world Usage
Pekerja memasang dowel baja untuk menyambungkan dua pelat beton pada struktur jalan tol tersebut.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.