Drehkreuz

German

Etymology

drehen (to turn) +‎ Kreuz (cross)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʁeːˌkʁɔʏ̯ts/
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  • Hyphenation: Dreh‧kreuz

Noun

Drehkreuz n (strong, genitive Drehkreuzes, plural Drehkreuze)

  1. turnstile (rotating mechanical device that controls and counts passage between public areas)
  2. (travel, especially aviation) hub (point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed or diverted)
  3. lug wrench, wheel brace (X-shaped socket wrench)

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