Hemmschuh

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Etymology[edit]

From hemmen (to inhibit, to obstruct) +‎ Schuh (shoe).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [ˈhɛmˌʃuː]
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  • Hyphenation: Hemm‧schuh

Noun[edit]

A break block

Hemmschuh m (strong, genitive Hemmschuhes or Hemmschuhs, plural Hemmschuhe)

  1. (rail transport) break block (a transportable device used to slow down or stop moving railway cars)
  2. (colloquial) chock, wheel chock, scotch
  3. (by extension) hindrance

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