kring

Definitions of kring
  1. noun
    movement once around a course
    synonyms: cirkel, omloop, ronde, rondje
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    type of:
    motoriek, voortbewegen
    self-propelled movement
  2. noun
    an unofficial association of people or groups
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    aanhang, binnenwacht, clan, consorten, kamp, konsoorten
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
    cohort
    a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion)
    alliantie, blok, bond, bondgenootschap, entente, unie
    a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose
    apartje, factie, generaalsbewind, hofkliek, junta, kolonelsbewind, kolonelsregime, lobby, onderonsje, pressiegroep, tête-à-tête
    a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
    geloofsgemeenschap, sekte
    a dissenting clique
    landingsdivisie
    a part of a ship's company organized for special duties ashore
    reddingsploeg
    a party of rescuers
    reddingsploeg
    a party of people to search for someone
    brancardier
    a party of people with stretchers to carry an injured person
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