dutchman en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Dutchman. Attested mainly in the US from the late 19th century.
Meanings
- A piece of wood or stone used to repair a larger piece, shaped such that it fills as exactly as possible a void or cavity that is to be repaired.
- A flaw or void repaired with such a piece.
- A cloth strip attached to a flat to conceal a joint.
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(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) Ellipsis of Flying Dutchman (“a ghost ship”).
alt of Flying Dutchman
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dutchmen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fi korjauspala (A piece of wood or stone used to repair a larger piece) · fr romaillet (A piece of wood or stone used to repair a larger piece)