winkelhaak

Afrikaans

noun
Definitions
  • try square, carpenter's square
  • a rectangular tear or cut in fabric

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish winkelhaak (rectangular tear cut, try square) inherited from Middle Dutch winkelhake (try square, carpenter's square).

Origin

Middle Dutch

winkelhake

Gloss

try square, carpenter's square

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