dijkwacht

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of dijk +‎ wacht.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɛi̯k.ʋɑxt/

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• Hyphenation: dijk‧wacht

Noun

dijkwacht f (plural dijkwachten)

1. the act of guarding a dike during a storm
2. a dike guard; someone who does the above

Synonyms

• dijkbewaking

Related terms

• dijkwachten