achterwerk

Dutch

Etymology

From achter +‎ werk.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌʋɛrk/

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• Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧werk

Noun

achterwerk n (plural achterwerken, diminutive achterwerkje n)

1. behind, buttocks
2. (nautical, dated) stern
3. (fashion, obsolete, often diminutive) decorative lacework