muurdam

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of muur (“wall”) +‎ dam (“dam”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmyːr.dɑm/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: muur‧dam

Noun

muurdam m (plural muurdammen, diminutive muurdammetje n)

  1. (external) pier (piece of wall between two frames or openings, such as windows or doors)

Synonyms

(pier):

  • muurveld
  • penant (also interior walls)
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