brodd

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse broddr

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /brɔdː/

Noun

brodd m (definite singular brodden, indefinite plural broddar, definite plural broddane)

  1. a stinger (pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack)
    Når humler stikk, mister dei brodden sin.
    When bumblebees sting, they lose their stinger.
  2. (mostly plural) a crampon (attachment to shoes for providing traction on ice)
    Eldre blir oppmoda til å bruka broddar om vinteren.
    Elderly people are encouraged to use crampons in wintertime.

References
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.