schroot

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch schrode, from Old Dutch *skrōda. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sxroːt/

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• Hyphenation: schroot
• Rhymes: -oːt

Noun

schroot n (uncountable)

1. scrap (discarded metal, junk metal)

Derived terms

• schrootbus
• schroothoop

Descendants

• Afrikaans: skroot