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dwang

A large metal crowbar.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

A large metal crowbar.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(carpentry, Scotland, New Zealand) A horizontal timber (or steel) section used in the construction of a building.

Origin: Borrowed from , from. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Dwang means: A horizontal timber (or steel) section used in the construction of a building.. It is mainly New Zealand English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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dwang means: A horizontal timber (or steel) section used in the construction of a building.. Register: informal, New Zealand English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • “https://wetzorgendwang.petities.nl nieuwe #petitie "Verander de Wet zorg en dwang"”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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