giek

Dutch

Etymology

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Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɣik/
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  • Hyphenation: giek
  • Rhymes: -ik

Noun

giek m (plural gieken, diminutive giekje n)

  1. (nautical) A boom (horizontal spar at the bottom and back of a sail).
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