German

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Etymology

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Late 18th century, from Low German Trieze (also Tritze, Trisse, Trietsche), from Middle Low German tritze, trisse (vowel short and long). Cognate with Dutch trijs, English trice. Further origin unknown.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Trieze f (genitive Trieze, plural Triezen)

  1. (nautical, dated) winch
    Synonyms: Winde, Seilwinde, Tauwinde

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