German

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Etymology

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From scheren (to go into a certain direction) +‎ Brett (board).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃeːɐ̯bʁɛt/
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Noun

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Scherbrett n (strong, genitive Scherbrettes or Scherbretts, plural Scherbretter)

  1. (fishing) otter board, otter door, trawl door (Any of the rectangular boards which are used to keep the mouth of a trawl net open.)

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