scheepskameel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of schip +‎ -s- +‎ kameel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsxeːps.kaːˌmeːl/
  • Hyphenation: scheeps‧ka‧meel

Noun

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scheepskameel m (plural scheepskamelen)

  1. (historical) An external flotation device consisting of wooden tanks, used for ships, in particular large seaworthy ships, to reduce their draught.

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