valreep

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of vallen +‎ reep.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɑl.reːp/

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• Hyphenation: val‧reep

Noun

valreep m (plural valrepen)

1. (dated, nautical) rope ladder; originally a single rope with knots
2. (nautical) opening in a ship's railings
3. (by extension, nautical) accommodation ladder

Derived terms

• op de valreep
• op de valreep staan