schouw

Definitions of schouw
  1. noun
    an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
    synonyms: haard, stookplaats
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    types:
    vuur
    a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
    type of:
    nis, uithoek
    an enclosure that is set back or indented
  2. noun
    (nautical) chamber or compartment in which the furnaces of a ship are stoked or fired
    synonyms: stookgat, stookplaats
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    type of:
    kamer, vertrek
    a natural or artificial enclosed space
  3. noun
    shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
    synonyms: schoorsteen, schoorsteenmantel
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    type of:
    hoedenplank, hoedeplank, plank, schap
    a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
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