vuursein

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of vuur +‎ sein.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvyːr.sɛi̯n/

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• Hyphenation: vuur‧sein

Noun

vuursein n (plural vuurseinen)

1. a fire signal, especially as a signalling light for navigation

   Synonym: vuursignaal

2. (military) a signal to open fire with ranged weapons

See also

• vuurbaken
• vuurtoren