duim

Definitions of duim
  1. noun
    the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
    synonyms: duimelot
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    type of:
    vinger
    any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
  2. noun
    a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
    synonyms: establishment, inch, machthebber, machthebbers, regeringspartij
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    type of:
    afstandsmaat, lengte-eenheid, lengtemaat, lengteëenheid
    a unit of measurement of length
  3. noun
    a unit of measurement for advertising space
    synonyms: inch
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    type of:
    oppervlaktemaat, vlaktemaat
    a system of units used to measure areas
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