doorslag

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch dōreslach. Equivalent to door +‎ slag, after doorslaan.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːr.slɑx/
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  • Hyphenation: door‧slag

Noun

doorslag m (plural doorslagen, diminutive doorslagje n)

  1. turn, final decision
  2. moisture or a particulate solid that passes through a barrier like a wall
  3. carbon copy
  4. colander
    Synonyms: vergiet, vergiettest

Derived terms

Descendants
  • → Indonesian: dorslah
  • → Papiamentu: dorsla
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