keersluis

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of keren +‎ sluis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkeːr.slœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: keer‧sluis

Noun

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keersluis f (plural keersluizen, diminutive keersluisje n)

  1. A sluice whose primary function is blocking high water.