schans

Definitions of schans
  1. noun
    an entrenched stronghold or refuge
  2. noun
    a steep downward ramp from which skiers jump
    synonyms: skischans, skisprong, springschans
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    type of:
    aanbrug, hoogteverschil, niveauverschil, pontbrug, pontklep
    an inclined surface connecting two levels
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