Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of ophalen +‎ brug.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɔpɦaːlˌbrʏx/
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  • Hyphenation: op‧haal‧brug

Noun

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ophaalbrug f (plural ophaalbruggen, diminutive ophaalbrugje n)

  1. drawbridge
  2. Specifically, a type of drawbridge that uses a counterweight above the bridge deck to reduce the amount of power required to open.