valreep

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of vallen +‎ reep.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈvɑl.reːp/
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Hyphenation: val‧reep

Noun

valreep m (plural valrepen)

(dated, nautical) rope ladder; originally a single rope with knots
(nautical) opening in a ship's railings
(by extension, nautical) accommodation ladder

Derived terms

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