English Word · Advanced
dutchman
A flaw or void repaired with such a piece
Pronunciation: say dutchman
Meaning
A piece of wood inserted into a gap or defect in a larger piece of wood to repair it.
Example
The carpenter inserted a dutchman into the gap in the wood to hide the defect.
The carpenter inserted a dutchman into the gap in the wood to hide the defect.
Practice tips
- Practice dutchman out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.