schans

Dutch

Etymology

From German Schanze; cognate with English sconce.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sxɑns/

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• Hyphenation: schans
• Rhymes: -ɑns
• Homophone: Schans

Noun

schans f (plural schansen, diminutive schansje n)

1. a sconce or a similar type of fortification
2. a ramp
3. a platform or ramp used for ski jumpers (or any similar sport) to gain elevation during their jumps

Synonyms

• binnenschans
• schansspringen
• skischans
• springschans

Derived terms

• verschansen, zich verschansen

Descendants

• Afrikaans: skans