achterwerk

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɑx.tərˌʋɛrk/

noun
Definitions
  • behind, buttocks
  • (nautical) stern
  • (fashion) decorative lacework

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish achter (behind, back, rear-, after) + Dutch, Flemish werk (work, product, labour, produce, job, object).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

werk

Gloss

work, product, labour, produce, job, object

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

働

Emoji
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