koevanger

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From koe +‎ vangen +‎ -er, likely a calque of English cow catcher.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈkuˌvɑ.ŋər/
Hyphenation: koe‧van‧ger

Noun edit

koevanger m (plural koevangers)

(rail transportation) A pilot, a cow catcher. [from mid 19th c.]
(automotive) A bullbar, a large metal bumper. [from ca. 2000]

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