koevanger

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Dutch

Etymology

From koe +‎ vangen +‎ -er, likely a calque of English cow catcher.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkuˌvɑ.ŋər/
  • Hyphenation: koe‧van‧ger

Noun

koevanger m (plural koevangers)

  1. (rail transportation) a pilot, a cow catcher
  2. (automotive) a bullbar, a large metal bumper