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Etymology

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Compound of smal (narrow) +‎ deel (part).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsmɑl.deːl/
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  • Hyphenation: smal‧deel

Noun

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smaldeel n (plural smaldelen, diminutive smaldeeltje n)

  1. (nautical) squadron or naval division (group of ships, belonging to a fleet or flotilla)
  2. subdivision of (or faction inside) an organisation or body