Hourdequin (en. Hourdequin)
/uʁ.də.kɛ̃/
Slang Meanings
A hourdequin used in an improvised manner.
He made a hourdequin from that old piece of wood.
Il a fabriqué un hourdequin à partir de ce vieux morceau de bois.
A hourdequin that does not fulfill its role correctly.
This hourdequin is too weak to support this load.
Ce hourdequin est trop faible pour soutenir cette charge.