trekschuit

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English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Dutch trekschuit, from trekken (pull) + schuit (boat).

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Noun

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trekschuit (plural trekschuits)

  1. A horse-drawn canal boat or riverboat, used to carry goods or passengers in the Netherlands.

Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested in the 17th century. From trekken (to pull) +‎ schuit (boat).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtrɛk.sxœy̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: trek‧schuit

Noun

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trekschuit f or m (plural trekschuiten, diminutive trekschuitje n)

  1. trekschuit: a historical canal horse-drawn boat transporting passengers and goods

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