uithoek

Definitions of uithoek
  1. noun
    an enclosure that is set back or indented
    synonyms: nis
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    alkoof, nis
    a small recess opening off a larger room
    apsis, koorsluiting
    a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar
    haard, schouw, stookplaats
    an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
    vuur
    a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
    type of:
    heining, omheining, ruimte
    a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
  2. noun
    an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
    synonyms: inlaat, inlaatduiker, kreek
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    fjord
    a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
    type of:
    bluswater, water, zwemwater
    the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
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