luchtschroef

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of lucht (“air”) +‎ schroef (“screw”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlʏxt.sxruf/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: lucht‧schroef

Noun

luchtschroef f (plural luchtschroeven, diminutive luchtschroefje n)

  1. a propeller that operates in air (as a medium)
  2. (dated) an Archimedes' screw that moves air, used for ventilation
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