klapschaats

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of klap +‎ schaats.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈklɑp.sxaːts/
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  • Hyphenation: klap‧schaats

Noun

klapschaats f (plural klapschaatsen, diminutive klapschaatsje n)

  1. clap skate (ice skate whose blade has been attached to the front with a hinge)

Descendants

  • English: clap skate (calque)
  • German: Klappschlittschuh (calque)
  • West Frisian: klapreed (calque)