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hefboom.

lever (turning rigid piece)

7 characters2 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɦɛf.boːm/
  1. lever (turning rigid piece)

    literally · masculine
  2. leverage

    figuratively · masculine
Where this word comes from

Compound of heffen (“to lift”) + boom (“pole, beam”).

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