schans

Dutch

Etymology

From German Schanze; cognate with English sconce

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /sxɑns/
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Hyphenation: schans
Rhymes: -ɑns

Noun

schans f (plural schansen, diminutive schansje n)

A sconce or a similar type of fortification.
A ramp.
1. A platform or ramp used for ski jumpers (or any similar sport) to gain elevation during their jumps.

Synonyms

binnenschans
schansspringen
skischans
springschans

Derived terms

verschansen, zich verschansen

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