garde-corps

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French

Etymology

From garder +‎ corps.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡaʁ.d(ə).kɔʁ/
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Noun

garde-corps m (plural garde-corps)

  1. guardrail
    1. (in particular) guardrail, handrail, railing on a ship

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