wentelwiek

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋɛn.təlˌʋik/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncommon) A helicopter.
  • (rare) The rotor of a helicopter or a similar aircraft; the sail of a windmill.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish wentelen (rotate, revolve) + Dutch, Flemish wiek (propeller, blade, wick, wing, as in a lamps).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

wiek

Gloss

propeller, blade, wick, wing, as in a lamps

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

翼

Emoji

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