valreep

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of vallen +‎ reep.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvɑl.reːp/
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  • Hyphenation: val‧reep

Noun

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valreep m (plural valrepen)

  1. (dated, nautical) rope ladder; originally a single rope with knots
  2. (nautical) opening in a ship's railings
  3. (by extension, nautical) accommodation ladder

Derived terms

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