lenz

German

Etymology

19th century, from Dutch lens (slack, empty”, also “dry, of a ship). Further origin uncertain.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lɛn(t)s/, [lɛnt͡s]
  • (file)
  • Homophone: Lenz

Adjective

lenz (strong nominative masculine singular lenzer, comparative lenzer, superlative am lenzesten)

  1. (nautical) free of water, dry, empty (of a ship, especially its ballast tank)

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