weerhaak

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wederhāke. Equivalent to weer +‎ haak.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeːr.ɦaːk/
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  • Hyphenation: weer‧haak

Noun

weerhaak m (plural weerhaken, diminutive weerhaakje n)

  1. barb, fluke (protruding point or hook in stingers or metal weapons or tools)