kimming

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• kiming

Etymology

From Low German kiming, kimming (“an elevated edge”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²çɪmˌmɪŋ/

Noun

kimming f (definite singular kimminga, indefinite plural kimmingar, definite plural kimmingane)

1. (chiefly nautical) horizon, especially the line between the sea and the sky on the open ocean
2. (nautical, dated) bilge

Synonyms

• (horizon): rand, synsrand, horisont
• (bilge): slag

References

• “kimming” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.