achterhand

Definitions of achterhand
  1. noun
    a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
    synonyms: handgewricht, handwortel, pols, polsgewricht
  2. noun
    a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward
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    type of:
    riem
    an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
  3. noun
    the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
    synonyms: aars, aarsgat, aarsopening, achterste, achtersteven, achterwerk, anus, batterij, bibs, bips, derrière, fundament, gat, hek, hol, kolf, kont, krent, poeper, poeperd, poepgat, posterieur, reet, schijtgat, steven, tooches, zitje, zitvlak
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    type of:
    lichaamsdeel, lid
    any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
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