dwang

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A horizontal timber (or steel) section used in the construction of a building.
  2. A large metal crowbar.

Pronunciation

/dwæŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dwang.wav

Word forms

dwang dwangs

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch dwang, from Middle Dutch dwanc.

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