rijsdam

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of rijs +‎ dam.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛi̯s.dɑm/
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  • Hyphenation: rijs‧dam

Noun[edit]

rijsdam m (plural rijsdammen, diminutive rijsdammetje n)

  1. A dam constructed from narrow branches, in particular of willow wood, used to protect banks and shores from erosion.
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