þankastrik

Icelandic

/ˈθauŋ̊kaˌstrɪːk/

noun
Definitions
  • (typography) an em dash, the symbol “—” used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis

Etymology

Compound from Icelandic þanki (thought) + Icelandic strik (line, stroke).

Origin

Icelandic

strik

Gloss

line, stroke

Concept
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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

線

Emoji
🎣 📏 📐

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