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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)
- (rail transportation) a pilot, a cow catcher
- (automotive) a bullbar, a large metal bumper