poalanca

Catalan

Etymology

Probably from a blend of palanca (“plank; lever”) +‎ poal (“bucket”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [pu.əˈlaŋ.kə]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [po.əˈlaŋ.kə]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [po.aˈlaŋ.ka]

Noun

poalanca f (plural poalanques)

1. counterpoise, shadoof

   Synonym: cigonya

Further reading

• “poalanca” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.