aanhangsel

Definitions of aanhangsel
  1. noun
    a part that is joined to something larger
    synonyms: aanhanger, aanhangwagen
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    greep, grip, handel, handgreep, handvat, hecht, heft, hendel, hengsel, knop, kruk, onderschip
    the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
    naspel, postludium, sluitstuk
    appendage added to extend the length of something
    bezemsteel, lat
    the handle of a broom
    kweeksel
    the stock or handle of a whip
    hecht, heft
    the handle of a weapon or tool
    gevest
    the handle of a sword or dagger
    knop
    a round handle
    zadelboog
    handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle
    type of:
    deel, gedeelte, part, stuk, stukje
    something less than the whole of a human artifact
  2. noun
    textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
    synonyms: N.S., P.S., aanvulling, addenda, addendum, annexen, appendix, bijblad, bijl., bijlage, naschrift, postscriptum, supplement
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    vervolgblad
    a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
    codicil
    a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will
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