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10 Language-to-English DictionariesD-Ring
Pronunciation / Transliteration: deː-ʁɪŋ
"Der Gurt wird durch den D-Ring gezogen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A metal ring shaped like the letter D, commonly used on straps, harnesses, and bags for attaching clips or securing webbing.
"He clipped the climbing rope securely to the sturdy D-ring on his harness." - 2
A mechanical fastener or anchor point fashioned in the same semi-circular profile, used widely in cargo restraint and automotive applications.
"The truck bed was equipped with four heavy-duty D-rings to tie down the furniture."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from English by combining the letter 'D', which describes the physical shape of the object, with the word 'ring', denoting a circular or closed loop. The term emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century within hardware, equestrian, and maritime industries to specify a ring shaped like a capital letter D, utilized for securing straps and harnesses.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "D-ring" is said worldwide
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anneau en D
Transliteration: an-o ɑ̃ de
"Attachez la sangle à l'anneau en D du sac."
D-Ring
Transliteration: deː-ʁɪŋ
"Der Gurt wird durch den D-Ring gezogen."
anello a D
Transliteration: aˈnɛl.lo a di
"Agganciare il moschettone all'anello a D."
anilla en D
Transliteration: aˈni.ʎa en de
"Asegure la correa a la anilla en D."
anel em D
Transliteration: aˈnɛw ẽ di
"Prenda a alça no anel em D da mochila."
डी-रिंग
Transliteration: di-ring
"अपने बेल्ट पर डी-रिंग की जाँच करें।"
D形环
Transliteration: D xíng huán
"把绳子扣在背包的D形环上。"
D링
Transliteration: di-ring
"배낭의 D링에 고리를 걸어주세요."
Dリング
Transliteration: di-ringu
"バッグのDリングにストラップを取り付ける。"
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