schans

Dutch

Etymology

From German Schanze; cognate with English sconce

Pronunciation

• (Belgium) IPA: /sxɑns/
• (Netherlands) IPA: /sχɑns/
• Rhymes: -ɑns

Noun

schans c (plural schansen, diminutive schansje)

1. a sconce or a similar type of fortification
2. a platform or ramp used for ski jumpers (or any similar sport) to gain elevation during their jumps

Synonyms

• springschans

Derived terms

• verschansen, zich verschansen