schraagt

Schraagt is the third-person singular present tense form of the Dutch verb schragen, which means to prop up, brace, or shore. In carpentry, construction, and masonry, schraagt describes the action of temporarily supporting a structure or element while work is performed or joints are set.

The related noun schraag denotes a prop, brace, or trestle used to support beams, formwork, or other components during construction. Schraag devices can be wooden or metal and are commonly used as temporary supports in scaffolding and formwork systems.

Origin and meaning: The verb schraagt is derived from the noun schraag. In technical contexts, its sense is close to the English notions of “to brace” or “to prop up,” though it remains primarily used within Dutch construction vocabulary.

Usage example: In Dutch, a typical sentence is “De timmerman schraagt de balk,” which translates to “The carpenter props up the beam.”

See also: schraag, schragen.