schans

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From German Schanze; cognate with English sconce.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /sxɑns/
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Hyphenation: schans
Rhymes: -ɑns
Homophone: Schans

Noun[edit]

schans f (plural schansen, diminutive schansje n)

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

Synonyms[edit]

Derived terms[edit]

verschansen, zich verschansen

Descendants[edit]

Afrikaans: skans

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