achterplaats

Definitions of achterplaats
  1. noun
    the grounds in back of a house
    synonyms: achtererf, achtertuin
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    type of:
    erf, werf, winterkwartier, winterverblijf
    the enclosed land around a house or other building
  2. noun
    an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
    synonyms: court
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    types:
    atrium
    the central area in a building; open to the sky
    kloostergang, kruisgang
    a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions)
    voorplein
    the outer or front court of a building or of a group of buildings
    type of:
    area, ruimte
    a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
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