sliper

Norwegian Bokmål

Verb

sliper

  1. present of slipe

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

Verb

sliper

  1. present of slipe

Welsh

Etymology 1

Borrowed from English slipper.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈslɪpɛr/
  • Rhymes: -ɪpɛr

Noun

sliper f (plural slipers or sliperi or sliperau, diminutive slipren, not mutable)

  1. slipper
  2. (engineering) slipper (braking device)

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English sleeper.

Alternative forms

Noun

sliper m or f (plural slipers or sliperi or sliperau, diminutive slipren, not mutable)

  1. (rail transport) railway sleeper, railroad tie
    Synonyms: slipan, trawst

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “sliper”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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