scheepswerf

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Dutch

Etymology

From scheep (ship) +‎ -s- +‎ werf (wharf).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxeːps.ʋɛrf/
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  • Hyphenation: scheeps‧werf

Noun

scheepswerf f (plural scheepswerven, diminutive scheepswerfje n)

  1. a shipyard, place and/or firm for building and/or repairing ships