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leghen

Definitions of leghen
  1. noun
    thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells
    synonyms: laag, laagje, legkip
  2. noun
    single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
    synonyms: laag, laagje, legkip
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    types:
    achterban, achtergrondkoor, backing, basis
    something forming a back that is added for strengthening
    beddedeken, beddendeken, dek, deken
    a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor
    haag
    (construction) a layer of masonry
    tussenlaag
    a layer placed between other layers
    type of:
    artefact
    a man-made object taken as a whole
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