skrov

Norwegian Nynorsk

Noun

skrov n (definite singular skrovet, indefinite plural skrov, definite plural skrova)

  1. (pre-2012) alternative form of skrog

Swedish

Etymology

Used at least since 1592. In Swedish dialects and in Norwegian, skrov means rough, porous. Hence Swedish skrovlig. It is possible, but not certain, that skrov- in skrovmål has this origin.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -oːv

Noun

skrov n

  1. a hull, a body (of a ship)
  2. a carcass, a torso, a body (of an animal or human, in particular the open body of a slaughtered animal)

Declension

Declension of skrov
nominative genitive
singular indefinite skrov skrovs
definite skrovet skrovets
plural indefinite skrov skrovs
definite skroven skrovens
  • fartygsskrov
  • skrovsida

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