duikboot

Dutch

Etymology

From duiken (“to dive”) +‎ boot (“boat”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdœy̯k.boːt/
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  • Hyphenation: duik‧boot

Noun

duikboot m (plural duikboten, diminutive duikbootje n)

  1. submarine
    Synonyms: onderzeeboot, onderzeeër
  2. (jargon, nautical) submarine that is designed to sail at the surface for most of the time but can submerge for limited periods

Derived terms
  • duikbootjager
  • duikbootoorlog
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