luchtzak

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of lucht +‎ zak.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlʏxt.sɑk/
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  • Hyphenation: lucht‧zak

Noun

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luchtzak m (plural luchtzakken, diminutive luchtzakje n)

  1. (aviation) a downdraught, a downdraft
  2. (aviation) the ballonet of a blimp
    Synonym: ballonet
  3. a bag of air
  4. a pocket (cavity) of air