springplank

Dutch

Etymology

From springen +‎ plank.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsprɪŋ.plɑŋk/
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  • Hyphenation: spring‧plank

Noun

springplank f (plural springplanken, diminutive springplankje n)

  1. springboard
  2. (figuratively) something that serves as a medium for someone to achieve a higher goal; a bootstrap

Descendants
  • → Papiamentu: sprenplank, springplank

See also
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