kering

Dutch (Brabantic)

noun
Definitions
  • barrier, retaining wall structure designed to keep water or earth in or out

Etymology

Affix from Dutch, Flemish keren (turn, turn back, turn around, revolve).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

keren

Gloss

turn, turn back, turn around, revolve

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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