takel

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch takel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtaː.kəl/
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  • Hyphenation: ta‧kel
  • Rhymes: -aːkəl

Noun

takel m or n (plural takels, diminutive takeltje n)

  1. tackle, hoist
  2. crane
  3. a ship's rigging, tackle

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Indonesian: takal (pulley)