angel

Definitions of angel
  1. noun
    a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot
    synonyms: gifangel
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    projectiel
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
  2. noun
    a mental pain or distress
    synonyms: gifangel, pijnscheut, scheut, steek
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    type of:
    pijn, zeer
    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
  3. noun
    a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
    synonyms: gifangel
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    type of:
    pijn, zeer
    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
  4. noun
    a sharp barbed hook for catching fish
    synonyms: hoek, vishaak
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    type of:
    haak, haakje
    a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
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