zeilschip

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Etymology[edit]

Compound of zeilen (to sail) +‎ schip (ship).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈzɛi̯l.sxɪp/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: zeil‧schip

Noun[edit]

zeilschip n (plural zeilschepen, diminutive zeilscheepje n)

  1. A sailer, ship powered by wind blowing in its sail(s)

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: seilskip