overnaads
Dutch
Etymology
Probably from over + naad + -s, and not from overnaad because use of the noun is attested much later. The adverb is older than the adjective (contrary to the WNT's inclusion of only the latter).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌoː.vərˈnaːts/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: over‧naads
- Rhymes: -aːts
Adverb
overnaads
- using the clinker-built technique, pertaining to clinker-work [from early 19th c.]
- Een overnaads gebouwd schip.
Adjective
overnaads (not comparable)
- clinker-built, pertaining to clinker-work [from late 19th c.]
- De overnaadse schepen.
- Overnaadse bouw.
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