Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of achter +‎ schip.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌsxɪp/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧schip

Noun

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achterschip n (plural achterschepen)

  1. The aft, the back portion of a ship.