binnenemmers

Binnenemmers is a Dutch term that occurs mainly in specialized texts and spoken dialects. It is the plural form of binnenemmer, a compound that can be translated roughly as “inner bucket” or “inner enclosure.” Because the term is not part of standard contemporary Dutch, its precise meaning depends on context.

In architecture and carpentry, binnenemmers may refer to internal partitions or gates used to create enclosed spaces within larger rooms or structures. In agriculture or animal husbandry, the word has been used to describe devices or enclosures placed inside stables or barns to separate animals or store materials.

In maritime or industrial contexts, it has also appeared as a label for internal containers or divisions within equipment.

Etymology: binnen- denotes “inside” and emmer is “bucket” or “container”; the sense thus attaches to compartments or enclosures rather than a specific object.

History: The term is infrequent; attested in regional dialects and older manuals; its usage declined as terminology standardized.

If you have a particular field or text in mind, that would help clarify which sense applies. See also emmer, binnen, afsluiting.