doodsteek

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch dôotsteke. Equivalent to dood +‎ steek.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdoːt.steːk/

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• Hyphenation: dood‧steek

Noun

doodsteek m (plural doodsteken)

1. A fatal stab.
2. (figurative) Anything fatal or highly damaging to someone or something; a deathblow.