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knokploeg

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From knokken (“to fight, beat”) +‎ ploeg (“a team, squad”).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈknɔk.plux/
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  • Hyphenation: knok‧ploeg

Noun edit

knokploeg m or f (plural knokploegen, diminutive knokploegje n)

  1. A hit squad, fighting squad, goon squad.
    De maffiabaas hield de middenstanders onder de duim door middel van knokploegen.
    The mafia boss kept the retail shop owners in check by means of hit squads.

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