rem

Definitions of rem
  1. noun
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
    synonyms: eg, handrem, knijprem
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    types:
    reminrichting
    a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
    handrem, knijprem, noodrem
    a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
    luchtdrukrem
    a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles
  2. noun
    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
    synonyms: barrière, belemmering, beletsel, bezwaar, drempel, handicap, hindernis, hinderpaal, hobbel, impediment, obstakel, struikelblok, struikelsteen, verhindering
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    types:
    kleilaag
    something that hinders as if with bonds
    wegversperring
    any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
    schaduwkant, schaduwzijde
    an unforeseen obstacle
  3. noun
    (Roentgen Equivalent Man) the dosage of ionizing radiation that will cause the same amount of injury to human tissue as 1 roentgen of X-rays
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