pension
Definitions of pension
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a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board gamessynonyms: bestuurslichaam, directorium, kostgeldtypes:vogelpika circular board of wood or cork used as the target in the game of dartstype of:oppervlak, oppervlakte, vlakthe outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
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a table at which meals are servedsynonyms: kostgeldtypes:kloostertafela long narrow dining table supported by a stretcher between two trestlestype of:tafela piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it
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inexpensive supervised lodging (especially for youths on bicycling trips)synonyms: dierenpension, hostel, jeugdherberg, sleep-in
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outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dogsynonyms: dierenpension, hondehok, hondenhok, hondenpension, kennel, wachttoren
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