Palstek

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German

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Low German, from Middle Low German pâl (stake, post) + stēke (stitch, knot), equivalent to standard German Pfahl +‎ Stich. Compare Dutch paalsteek.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpaːlˌʃteːk/
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Noun

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Palstek m (strong, genitive Palsteks, plural Palsteks)

  1. (nautical, climbing) bowline (kind of knot)
    Synonym: Bulin

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Palstek” in Duden online
  • Palstek” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache