gleuf

Gleuf is a Dutch noun meaning a long, narrow opening, gap, or channel cut into a surface. It describes a feature that allows movement, passage, or accommodation of another component.

In woodworking and carpentry, a gleuf refers to a groove that receives another piece, such as a sliding panel, a rail, or a joint between boards. In construction, grooves are cut into walls, floors, or trim to guide or conceal elements like cables, pipes, or molding.

In mechanical engineering and manufacturing, gleuven or grooves are channels designed to hold seals or O-rings, guide moving parts, or mount hardware through features such as slots or recesses. They often form parts of joints or assemblies and can specify dimensions to ensure proper fit and function.

Across domains, the exact sense of gleuf varies, but the core idea remains the same: a prepared opening or channel that receives, guides, or conceals another component. The term is commonly translated as groove or slot, depending on context.