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Dutch
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From kabel (“cable”) + knipper (“cutter”).
Noun
kabelknipper m (plural kabelknippers, diminutive kabelknippertje n)
- a tool used to cut cables; a cable-cutter
- Synonyms: kabelschaar, kabeltang, kabelkniptang
Etymology 2
Equivalent to kabel (“cable”) + knipper (“cutter”). Likely a calque of English cord-cutter.
Noun
kabelknipper m (plural kabelknippers, diminutive kabelknippertje n, feminine kabelknipster)
- a (male) person who cancels subscription television services such as cable or satellite in favour of online services; a cord-cutter