dwarsbalk

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch dwersbalc. Equivalent to dwars (“transverse”) +‎ balk (“beam”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʋɑrs.bɑlk/
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  • Hyphenation: dwars‧balk

Noun

dwarsbalk m (plural dwarsbalken, diminutive dwarsbalkje n)

  1. girder
  2. (heraldry) fess
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