krib

Dutch

Etymology

Variant of kribbe.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkrɪp/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: krib
  • Rhymes: -ɪp

Noun

krib f (plural kribben, diminutive kribje n)

  1. A dam or breakwater constructed perpendicular to the bank, strand and/or water current, to prevent erosion.
  2. Alternative form of kribbe.

Derived terms

Descendants
  • → Papiamentu: krib (“manger”)
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