hemelgewelf

Definitions of hemelgewelf
  1. noun
    the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
    synonyms: firmament, hemel, hemelblauw, hemelboog, hemeldak, hoogte, lucht, luchtlaag, luchtruim, sfeer, uitspansel, zwerk
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    type of:
    buitenkant, buitenste, buitenzijde, exterieur, opp., oppervlak, oppervlakte, vlak
    the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
  2. noun
    the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
    synonyms: firmament, hemel, hemelblauw, hemelboog, hemeldak, hoogte, lucht, luchtruim, uitspansel, zwerk
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    types:
    cirrocumulus, cumulo-cirrus, schapenwolkjes, schapewolkje, schapewolkjes
    a sky filled with rows of cirrocumulus or small altocumulus clouds
    type of:
    atmosfeer, dampkring, ether, lucht
    the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
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