koevanger

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From koe +‎ vangen +‎ -er, likely a calque of English cow catcher.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkuˌvɑ.ŋər/
  • Hyphenation: koe‧van‧ger

Noun[edit]

koevanger m (plural koevangers)

  1. (rail transportation) A pilot, a cow catcher. [from mid 19th c.]
  2. (automotive) A bullbar, a large metal bumper. [from ca. 2000]
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