boomklok

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of boom (“beam”) +‎ klok (“bell”). Harbours were closed off by means of a floating beam fastened in the entry way.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈboːm.klɔk/
• Hyphenation: boom‧klok

Noun

boomklok f (plural boomklokken)

1. (historical) A bell tolled during the opening (in the morning) or closing (in the evening) of a port.