takel

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch takel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtaː.kəl/

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• Hyphenation: ta‧kel
• Rhymes: -aːkəl

Noun

takel m or n (plural takels, diminutive takeltje n)

1. tackle, hoist
2. crane
3. a ship's rigging, tackle

Derived terms

• scheepstakel
• takelage
• takelen

Descendants

• → Indonesian: takal (“pulley”)