jaaglijn

Dutch

Etymology

From jagen (“to tow”) +‎ lijn (“line”)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈjaːx.lɛi̯n/
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  • Hyphenation: jaag‧lijn

Noun

jaaglijn m or f (plural jaaglijnen, diminutive jaaglijntje n)

  1. tow-line; a rope used to pull a trekschuit or other vessel.
    Synonym: jaagtouw
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