Dutch

edit

Etymology

edit

Compound of kiel (keel) +‎ linie (line).

Pronunciation

edit
  • IPA(key): /ˈkilˌli.ni/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: kiel‧li‧nie

Noun

edit

kiellinie f (plural kiellinies)

  1. (nautical, historical, chiefly in the singular) line of battle