sliper

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Norwegian Bokmål[edit]

Verb[edit]

sliper

  1. present of slipe

Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Verb[edit]

sliper

  1. present of slipe

Welsh[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Borrowed from English slipper.

Alternative forms[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

sliper f (plural slipers or sliperi or sliperau, diminutive slipren, not mutable)

  1. slipper
  2. (engineering) slipper (braking device)

Etymology 2[edit]

Borrowed from English sleeper.

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Noun[edit]

sliper m or f (plural slipers or sliperi or sliperau, diminutive slipren, not mutable)

  1. (rail transport) railway sleeper, railroad tie
    Synonyms: slipan, trawst

Further reading[edit]

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “sliper”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies