stuurhuis

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of sturen (“to steer”) or stuur (“steeriing wheel”) +‎ huis (“house”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈstyːr.ɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: stuur‧huis

Noun

stuurhuis n (plural stuurhuizen, diminutive stuurhuisje n)

  1. (nautical) wheelhouse, bridge
  2. (automotive) part of a steering system that transfers motion from the steering wheel to the drive axle; steering box, steering gear
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