breekijzer
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From breken (“to break”) + ijzer (“iron”). The second element is cognate with German Eisen.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
breekijzer n (plural breekijzers, diminutive breekijzertje n)
- A crowbar, metal bar used as a lever to manually force things apart, fit or extering force to breaking point