noun
der Verschluss, ¨-e
closure
Ein Teil, der etwas schließt oder zumacht, zum Beispiel bei einer Flasche oder einer Tür.
Definition & meaning
The German noun Verschluss refers to the act of closing something, or the mechanism used to keep something closed.
- Closing mechanism: It describes a device used to fasten, lock, or seal an object, such as a zipper on a garment, a cap on a bottle, or a clasp on jewelry.
- The act of closing: It refers to the process of shutting or locking something (e.g., closing a door or a file).
- Photography: In technical terms, it refers to the shutter of a camera, which controls the exposure time.
- Legal/Formal context: It can refer to the sealing of an official document or a secure storage area.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der Verschluss). The plural form is Verschlüsse.
- Word origin: The word is derived from the German verb verschließen (to lock, to seal, to close). It is composed of the prefix ver- (indicating completion or a state) and the root schluss (from schließen, meaning to close).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Schließung (act of closing)
- Schnalle (buckle)
- Reißverschluss (zipper)
- Deckel (lid/cap)
- Sicherung (fastening/security)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Dieser Verschluss öffnet sich sehr leicht.noun
This closure opens very easily.
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