rivierbed

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From rivier (river) +‎ bed (bed).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /riˈviːrˌbɛt/
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  • Hyphenation: ri‧vier‧bed

Noun

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rivierbed n (plural rivierbedden, diminutive rivierbedje n)

  1. riverbed (bed of a river)
    In de zomer droogt het rivierbed vaak op.In the summer, the riverbed often dries up.
    Ze vonden oude artefacten in het rivierbed.They found ancient artifacts in the riverbed.
    Het rivierbed was bezaaid met gladde stenen.The riverbed was littered with smooth stones.

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