dwarsbalk

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch dwersbalc. Equivalent to dwars (“transverse”) +‎ balk (“beam”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdʋɑrs.bɑlk/

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• Hyphenation: dwars‧balk

Noun

dwarsbalk m (plural dwarsbalken, diminutive dwarsbalkje n)

1. girder
2. (heraldry) fess