pijl

Definitions of pijl
  1. noun
    a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
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    types:
    snijdiamant
    an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges
    type of:
    projectiel
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
  2. noun
    sends a firework display high into the sky
    synonyms: raket, vuurpijl
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    type of:
    kunstvuurwerk, vuurwerk
    (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
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