schans
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Dutch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From German Schanze; cognate with English sconce.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]schans f (plural schansen, diminutive schansje n)
- a sconce or a similar type of fortification
- a ramp
- a platform or ramp used for ski jumpers (or any similar sport) to gain elevation during their jumps
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[edit]Descendants
[edit]- Afrikaans: skans