broek

Definitions of broek
  1. noun
    underpants worn by women
    synonyms: damesslipje, pantalon, slip, slipje
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    type of:
    broekje, onderbroek, slip, slipje
    an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin
  2. noun
    a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers
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    kledingstuk
    an article of clothing
  3. noun
    a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship
    synonyms: reddingsbroek, wippertoestel
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    type of:
    reddingsgordel, veiligheidsgordel, zwemgordel
    a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
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