koevanger

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From koe +‎ vangen +‎ -er, likely a calque of English cow catcher.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkuˌvɑ.ŋər/
  • Hyphenation: koe‧van‧ger

Noun

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koevanger m (plural koevangers)

  1. (rail transportation) a pilot, a cow catcher [from mid 19th c.]
  2. (automotive) a bullbar, a large metal bumper [from ca. 2000]