gaffelzeil

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of gaffel +‎ zeil.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɑ.fəlˌzɛi̯l/
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  • Hyphenation: gaf‧fel‧zeil

Noun

gaffelzeil n (plural gaffelzeilen, diminutive gaffelzeiltje n)

  1. gaffsail (trapezoid topsail fixed to a gaff)