botavant

botavant

Catalan

Etymology

bota (“bounce”) +‎ avant (“forwards”)

Pronunciation

• (Balearic) IPA^(key): /ˈbo.təfánt/
• (Central) IPA^(key): /ˈbo.təfán/
• (Valencian) IPA^(key): /ˈbo.tafánt/

Noun

botavant m (plural botavants)

1. boathook, gaff
2. hoof knife (farrier's tool)

Further reading

• “botavant” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.