weerhaak

Dutch

Alternative forms

• wederhaak (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wederhāke. Equivalent to weer +‎ haak.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋeːr.ɦaːk/

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• Hyphenation: weer‧haak

Noun

weerhaak m (plural weerhaken, diminutive weerhaakje n)

1. barb, fluke (protruding point or hook in stingers or metal weapons or tools)