Dutchman
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
1usage note For Dutchman
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British Dictionary definitions for Dutchman
/ (ˈdʌtʃmən) /
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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