riemslag

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of riem (oar; belt) +‎ slag (stroke, hit).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrim.slɑx/
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  • Hyphenation: riem‧slag

Noun

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riemslag m (plural riemslagen, diminutive riemslagje n)

  1. (rowing) oar stroke
    De elegante riemslagen van de roeiers waren betoverend om aan te zien.
    The elegant oar strokes of the rowers were an amazing sight to behold.
  2. (rowing) lash with a belt