scheepskameel

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of schip +‎ -s- +‎ kameel.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈsxeːps.kaːˌmeːl/
Hyphenation: scheeps‧ka‧meel

Noun edit

scheepskameel m (plural scheepskamelen)

(historical) An external flotation device consisting of wooden tanks, used for ships, in particular large seaworthy ships, to reduce their draught.

Hypernyms edit

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