slagboom

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • slachboom (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch slachboom. Equivalent to slag +‎ boom.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈslɑx.boːm/
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  • Hyphenation: slag‧boom

Noun

slagboom m (plural slagbomen, diminutive slagboompje n)

  1. (transport) boom barrier, boom gate

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: slagboom
  • →? English: slaught-beam (calque)
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