kimming
Norwegian Nynorsk
Alternative forms
- kiming
Etymology
From Low German kiming, kimming (“an elevated edge”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /²çɪmˌmɪŋ/ (example of pronunciation)
Noun
kimming f (definite singular kimminga, indefinite plural kimmingar, definite plural kimmingane)
- (chiefly nautical) horizon, especially the line between the sea and the sky on the open ocean
- (nautical, dated) bilge
Synonyms
- (horizon): rand, synsrand, horisont
- (bilge): slag
References
- “kimming” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.