koevanger
Dutch
Etymology
From koe + vangen + -er, likely a calque of English cow catcher.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkuˌvɑ.ŋər/
- Hyphenation: koe‧van‧ger
Noun
koevanger m (plural koevangers)
- (rail transportation) A pilot, a cow catcher. [from mid 19th c.]
- (automotive) A bullbar, a large metal bumper. [from ca. 2000]