Aalfang

German

Etymology

Aal +‎ Fang.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑːlˌfaŋ(k)/

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Noun

Aalfang m (genitive Aalfanges or Aalfangs, plural Aalfänge)

1. (uncountable) the catching of eels, eel fishing
2. (countable) an eelbuck, a device placed in flowing water to catch eels
3. (countable, possibly dated) a pond or place to catch or keep eels

Further reading

• “Aalfang” in Duden online