slagboom

Dutch

Alternative forms

• slachboom (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch slachboom. Equivalent to slag +‎ boom.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈslɑx.boːm/

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• Hyphenation: slag‧boom

Noun

slagboom m (plural slagbomen, diminutive slagboompje n)

1. (transport) boom barrier, boom gate

Descendants

• Afrikaans: slagboom