zandloper

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • zandlooper (obsolete spelling)

Etymology

From zand (“sand”) +‎ loper (“walker, runner”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

zandloper m (plural zandlopers, diminutive zandlopertje n)

  1. hourglass, egg timer
    Synonym: uurglas
  2. The beach bird Chadrius alexandrinus alexandrinus
    Synonym: strandpluvier
  3. (clarification of this definition is needed) A lark species
  4. (clarification of this definition is needed) A beetle species
    Synonym: zandloopkever
  5. (clarification of this definition is needed) A protective ship part

Derived terms

  • zandloperhouder
  • zandlopermodel
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