rattenlijn

Dutch

Etymology

From rat +‎ -en- +‎ lijn, calque of English ratline.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɑ.tə(n)ˌlɛi̯n/
• Hyphenation: rat‧ten‧lijn

Noun

rattenlijn f (plural rattenlijnen)

1. (historical) ratline (escape route or element in a network used by Nazis and other fascists to escape Europe)