hellingproef

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of helling (“slope”) +‎ proef (“test”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɛ.lɪŋˌpruf/

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Noun

hellingproef f (plural hellingproeven, diminutive hellingproefje n)

1. A standard element of driving license exams, in which the examinee needs to start driving from a stationary position on a slope without rolling backwards.

   Hypernym: bijzondere verrichting

2. (nautical) inclining test (test performed on a ship)

Further reading

• hellingproef on the Dutch Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^nl