Spant

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German

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Etymology

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18th century, borrowed from Low German Spant, extended form of Middle Low German span, deverbal from spannen. Comparable with High German Gespann (that which is clamped, fastened; hence, team of horses, oxen). Compare Dutch spant.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Spant n or m (mixed, genitive Spantes or Spants, plural Spanten)

  1. (nautical) rib (element stabilizing the hull)

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