doorslag

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch dōreslach. Equivalent to door +‎ slag, after doorslaan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdoːr.slɑx/

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• Hyphenation: door‧slag

Noun

doorslag m (plural doorslagen, diminutive doorslagje n)

1. turn, final decision
2. moisture or a particulate solid that passes through a barrier like a wall
3. carbon copy
4. colander

   Synonyms: vergiet, vergiettest

Derived terms

• doorslaggevend
• vochtdoorslag

Descendants

• → Indonesian: dorslah
• → Papiamentu: dorsla