Palstek

German

Alternative forms

• Pahlstek

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpaːlˌʃteːk/

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Noun

Palstek m (genitive Palsteks, plural Palsteks)

1. (nautical, climbing) bowline (kind of knot)