valreep

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of vallen +‎ reep.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɑl.reːp/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: val‧reep

Noun

valreep m (plural valrepen, no diminutive)

  1. (dated, nautical) rope ladder; originally a single rope with knots
  2. (nautical) opening in a ship's railings
  3. (by extension, nautical) accommodation ladder

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → Indonesian: valreep

Indonesian

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Dutch valreep.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: val‧reep

Noun

valreep (plural valreep-valreep)

  1. (nautical, military) naval ceremony where a line of crew members stand side by side to welcome honourable guests
    Penyambutan dilakukan melalui tradisi Valreep dan peluit kehormatan di Gerbang Utama Mako Puspenerbal.[1]
    The welcome was carried out through the tradition of Valreep and the whistle of honor at the Main Gate of the Naval Air Forces Command Headquarters.

References

  1. ^ “Irpuspenerbal Laksma TNI Johannes Tambunan Disambut Tradisi Valreep di Mako Puspenerbal”, in Outsiders (in Indonesian), Outsider, 29 September 2025, retrieved 4 January 2026
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