Fußangel

German (Berlin)

noun
Definitions
  • mil. caltrop, mantrap
  • (figuratively) trap, pitfall

Etymology

Compound from German Fuß (foot) + German Angel (hinge, fishing pole).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Angel

Gloss

hinge, fishing pole

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