Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of roeien (to row) +‎ spaan (oar).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈrui̯.spaːn/
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  • Hyphenation: roei‧spaan

Noun edit

roeispaan f (plural roeispanen, diminutive roeispaantje n)

  1. oar (flat-bladed lever for propelling water vessels)
    Synonyms: riem, roeiriem, spaan