borstwering

Dutch

Etymology

borst (“breast”) +‎ wering (“keeping out”)

Pronunciation

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Noun

borstwering f (plural borstweringen, diminutive borstwerinkje n)

  1. breastwork, fortification
  2. balustrade (especially of a bridge)
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