keersluis

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of keren +‎ sluis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkeːr.slœy̯s/

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• Hyphenation: keer‧sluis

Noun

keersluis f (plural keersluizen, diminutive keersluisje n)

1. a sluice whose primary function is blocking high water