keermuur

Dutch

Etymology

From keren (“to turn (away)”) +‎ muur (“wall”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkeːr.myːr/

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• Hyphenation: keer‧muur

Noun

keermuur m (plural keermuren, diminutive keermuurtje n)

1. A wall built to avert water from a stretch of land, such as a quay wall.

Hyponyms

• kaaimuur
• walmuur