luchtschroef

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of lucht (“air”) +‎ schroef (“screw”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈlʏxt.sxruf/
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  • Hyphenation: lucht‧schroef

Noun[edit]

luchtschroef f (plural luchtschroeven, diminutive luchtschroefje n)

  1. A propeller that operates in air (as a medium).
  2. (dated) An Archimedes' screw that moves air, used for ventilation.
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