smaldeel

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of smal (“narrow”) +‎ deel (“part”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsmɑl.deːl/

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• Hyphenation: smal‧deel

Noun

smaldeel n (plural smaldelen, diminutive smaldeeltje n)

1. (nautical) squadron or naval division (group of ships, belonging to a fleet or flotilla)
2. subdivision of (or faction inside) an organisation or body