stuurhuis

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of sturen (“to steer”) or stuur (“steering wheel”) +‎ huis (“house”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstyːr.ɦœy̯s/

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• Hyphenation: stuur‧huis

Noun

stuurhuis n (plural stuurhuizen, diminutive stuurhuisje n)

1. (nautical) wheelhouse, bridge
2. (automotive) part of a steering system that transfers motion from the steering wheel to the drive axle; steering box, steering gear