Dutchman

[ duhch-muhn ]

/ ˈdʌtʃ mən /

noun, plural Dutch·men.

a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands.

(lowercase)Building Trades. a piece or wedge inserted to hide the fault in a badly made joint, to stop an opening, etc.

Theater. a narrow strip of canvas to conceal the join between two flats.

Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a term used to refer to a German.

Origin of Dutchman

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at Dutch, man

usage note for Dutchman

As used to refer to a German, the term Dutchman was originally standard English. But around the time of World War I, it became a slang term of contempt for the enemy. Its use nowadays is still sometimes perceived as insulting.

Words nearby Dutchman

Dutch guinea pig, Dutch Harbor, Dutch hoe, Dutch lap, Dutch lunch, Dutchman, Dutchman's-breeches, Dutchman's log, Dutchman's-pipe, Dutch mattress, Dutch medicine

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Example sentences from the Web for Dutchman

The Dutchman was transferred in August when he allegedly threatened to kill the prison warden.
Did Joran Van Der Sloot Fake His Prison Shanking?|Andrea Zarate, Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The head of the prison says Figueroa fabricated the story as a ploy to get the Dutchman transferred.
Did Joran Van Der Sloot Fake His Prison Shanking?|Andrea Zarate, Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Police even arrested a Dutchman recently just because he owned a tire business.
Ukraine Protesters Turn Stun Guns On Each Other|Oleg Shynkarenko|January 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This piece is called “Extension Chair,” designed by the young Dutchman Sjoerd Vroonland for the Moooi company.
Genetically Modified Furniture|Blake Gopnik|March 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Now they face the sobering reality that the young Dutchman could be out of prison in a matter of months.
Could an Insanity Plea Free Joran van der Sloot?|Barbie Latza Nadeau|March 8, 2011|DAILY BEAST
"The Flying Dutchman" completed the list of operas I was to sing in.
Confessions of an Opera Singer|Kathleen Howard
"Either one of two things happened to put that Dutchman and Jerrold on my track," said he.
Motor Matt's Air Ship|Stanley R. Matthews
He was a phlegmatic, heavy Dutchman, and seemed decent enough.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930|Various
In the Dutchman it is the stuff and texture of the music that make the effect.
Richard Wagner|John F. Runciman
If we might give the bishop the slip, and not tarry for his prayers, you'd be spared trusting the Dutchman.
Captain Ravenshaw|Robert Neilson Stephens

British Dictionary definitions for Dutchman

Dutchman

/ (ˈdʌtʃmən) /

noun plural -men

a native, citizen, or inhabitant of the Netherlands

a piece of wood, metal, etc, used to repair or patch faulty workmanship

Southern African often derogatory an Afrikaner

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单词	dutchman
释义	Dutchman [ duhch-muhn ] / ˈdʌtʃ mən / noun, plural Dutch·men. a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands. (lowercase)Building Trades. a piece or wedge inserted to hide the fault in a badly made joint, to stop an opening, etc. Theater. a narrow strip of canvas to conceal the join between two flats. Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a term used to refer to a German. Origin of Dutchman Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at Dutch, man usage note for Dutchman As used to refer to a German, the term Dutchman was originally standard English. But around the time of World War I, it became a slang term of contempt for the enemy. Its use nowadays is still sometimes perceived as insulting. Words nearby Dutchman Dutch guinea pig, Dutch Harbor, Dutch hoe, Dutch lap, Dutch lunch, Dutchman, Dutchman's-breeches, Dutchman's log, Dutchman's-pipe, Dutch mattress, Dutch medicine Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Dutchman The Dutchman was transferred in August when he allegedly threatened to kill the prison warden. Did Joran Van Der Sloot Fake His Prison Shanking?\|Andrea Zarate, Barbie Latza Nadeau\|November 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The head of the prison says Figueroa fabricated the story as a ploy to get the Dutchman transferred. Did Joran Van Der Sloot Fake His Prison Shanking?\|Andrea Zarate, Barbie Latza Nadeau\|November 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Police even arrested a Dutchman recently just because he owned a tire business. Ukraine Protesters Turn Stun Guns On Each Other\|Oleg Shynkarenko\|January 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This piece is called “Extension Chair,” designed by the young Dutchman Sjoerd Vroonland for the Moooi company. Genetically Modified Furniture\|Blake Gopnik\|March 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Now they face the sobering reality that the young Dutchman could be out of prison in a matter of months. Could an Insanity Plea Free Joran van der Sloot?\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|March 8, 2011\|DAILY BEAST "The Flying Dutchman" completed the list of operas I was to sing in. Confessions of an Opera Singer\|Kathleen Howard "Either one of two things happened to put that Dutchman and Jerrold on my track," said he. Motor Matt's Air Ship\|Stanley R. Matthews He was a phlegmatic, heavy Dutchman, and seemed decent enough. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930\|Various In the Dutchman it is the stuff and texture of the music that make the effect. Richard Wagner\|John F. Runciman If we might give the bishop the slip, and not tarry for his prayers, you'd be spared trusting the Dutchman. Captain Ravenshaw\|Robert Neilson Stephens British Dictionary definitions for Dutchman Dutchman / (ˈdʌtʃmən) / noun plural -men a native, citizen, or inhabitant of the Netherlands a piece of wood, metal, etc, used to repair or patch faulty workmanship Southern African often derogatory an Afrikaner Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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