paalwerk

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From paal +‎ werk.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpaːl.ʋɛrk/
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  • Hyphenation: paal‧werk

Noun

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paalwerk n (plural paalwerken, diminutive paalwerkje n)

  1. fence (constructed from posts)
    Ook versterkten ze hun dorpje met een paalwerk.
    They also fortified their little village with a palisade.