rattenlijn

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From rat +‎ -en- +‎ lijn, calque of English ratline.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɑ.tə(n)ˌlɛi̯n/
  • Hyphenation: rat‧ten‧lijn

Noun

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rattenlijn f (plural rattenlijnen)

  1. (historical) ratline (escape route or element in a network used by Nazis and other fascists to escape Europe)