riemslag

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of riem (“oar; belt”) +‎ slag (“stroke, hit”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrim.slɑx/

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• Hyphenation: riem‧slag

Noun

riemslag m (plural riemslagen, diminutive riemslagje n)

1. (rowing) oar stroke

   De elegante riemslagen van de roeiers waren betoverend om aan te zien.

   The elegant oar strokes of the rowers were an amazing sight to behold.

2. (rowing) lash with a belt