keermuur

Dutch

Etymology

From keren (“to turn (away)”) +‎ muur (“wall”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkeːr.myːr/
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  • Hyphenation: keer‧muur

Noun

keermuur m (plural keermuren, diminutive keermuurtje n)

  1. A wall built to avert water from a stretch of land, such as a quay wall.

Hyponyms
  • kaaimuur
  • walmuur
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