tolk

Definitions of tolk
  1. noun
    someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
    synonyms: interpreet, translateur, vertaalprogramma, vertaler, vertolker
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    bemiddelaar, bruggebouwer, bruggenbouwer, contactpersoon, intercedent, intermediair, intermedium, mediateur, middelaar, onderhandelaar, trait d'union, trait-d'union, tussenpersoon
    a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
  2. noun
    a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
    synonyms: megafoon, roeper, roeptoeter, scheepsroeper, spreekbuis, spreekhoorn, spreektrompet
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