springplank

Dutch

Etymology

From springen +‎ plank.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsprɪŋ.plɑŋk/

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• Hyphenation: spring‧plank

Noun

springplank f (plural springplanken, diminutive springplankje n)

1. springboard
2. (figuratively) something that serves as a medium for someone to achieve a higher goal; a bootstrap

Descendants

• → Papiamentu: sprenplank, springplank

See also

• duikplank