Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of lucht +‎ zak.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈlʏxt.sɑk/
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  • Hyphenation: lucht‧zak

Noun edit

luchtzak m (plural luchtzakken, diminutive luchtzakje n)

  1. (aviation) A downdraught, a downdraft.
  2. (aviation) The ballonet of a blimp.
    Synonym: ballonet
  3. A bag of air.
  4. A pocket (cavity) of air.