luchtschroef

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of lucht (“air”) +‎ schroef (“screw”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlʏxt.sxruf/

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• Hyphenation: lucht‧schroef

Noun

luchtschroef f (plural luchtschroeven, diminutive luchtschroefje n)

1. A propeller that operates in air (as a medium).
2. (dated) An Archimedes' screw that moves air, used for ventilation.