Dutch

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Etymology

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From lood +‎ lijn.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈloːtlɛi̯n/
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  • Hyphenation: lood‧lijn
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯n

Noun

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loodlijn f (plural loodlijnen, diminutive loodlijntje n)

  1. perpendicular line
  2. leadline, plumb line

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