spanschroef

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of spannen (to stretch) +‎ schroef (screw).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈspɑnˌsxruf/
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  • Hyphenation: span‧schroef

Noun

spanschroef f or m (plural spanschroeven, diminutive spanschroefje n)

  1. (construction) turnbuckle
    Synonyms: draadspanner, spanwartel

Descendants

  • Indonesian: span skrup