Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of onder +‎ stel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɔn.dərˌstɛl/
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  • Hyphenation: on‧der‧stel

Noun

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onderstel n (plural onderstellen, diminutive onderstelletje n)

  1. undercarriage, underframe, chassis (supporting framework onto which something is mounted, often to enable transport)

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: onderstel
  • West Frisian: ûnderstel (calque)