Pompstuk

Pompstuk is a Dutch noun meaning a piece or component of a pump. It is a generic term used in technical and engineering contexts to refer to parts of a pumping device, such as a housing, valve, piston, plunger, or connector. The word is formed from pomp (pump) and stuk (piece) and is most common in Dutch-speaking regions of the Netherlands and Flanders, where it appears in manuals, schematics, and maintenance guides for water systems, irrigation pumps, and mechanical pumps.

In some contexts, the term can describe a decorative or functional knob or handle on a pump assembly, though usage varies by manufacturer and region. The plural form is pompstukken, and a diminutive pompstukje is possible in informal speech. Etymologically, the term follows the typical Dutch pattern of creating compound nouns by combining a base noun with a descriptive noun. The concept of a pompstuk is closely tied to pump design and maintenance, with attention to seals, bearings, and mounting hardware, depending on the specific application. See also: pump, valve, piston, pump housing.