schans

== Dutch == === Etymology === From German Schanze; cognate with English sconce. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /sxɑns/ Hyphenation: schans Rhymes: -ɑns Homophone: Schans === Noun === schans f (plural schansen, diminutive schansje n) a sconce or a similar type of fortification a ramp a platform or ramp used for ski jumpers (or any similar sport) to gain elevation during their jumps ==== Synonyms ==== binnenschans schansspringen skischans springschans ==== Derived terms ==== verschansen, zich verschansen ==== Descendants ==== Afrikaans: skans