strijkstok

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Etymology

Compound of strijken +‎ stok.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstrɛik.stɔk/
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  • Hyphenation: strijk‧stok

Noun

strijkstok m (plural strijkstokken, diminutive strijkstokje n)

  1. bow (rod used for playing stringed instruments)
  2. strickle, screed, strike (rod or other straight-edged instrument for levelling a measure)
    Synonym: strekel

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Papiamentu: strèikstòk, strijkstok