German

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Etymology

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Aal +‎ Fang.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑːlˌfaŋ/
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Noun

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Aalfang m (strong, genitive Aalfanges or Aalfangs, plural Aalfänge)

  1. (uncountable) the catching of eels, eel fishing
  2. (countable) an eelbuck, a device placed in flowing water to catch eels
  3. (countable, possibly dated) a pond or place to catch or keep eels

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Further reading

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  • Aalfang” in Duden online
  • Aalfang” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache