werf

Definitions of werf
  1. noun
    a workplace where ships are built or repaired
    synonyms: scheepsbouw, scheepsbouwbedrijf, scheepstimmerwerf, scheepswerf
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    types:
    marinewerf
    a military shipyard
    type of:
    werkgebied, werkplaats, werkplek
    a place where work is done
  2. noun
    the enclosed land around a house or other building
    synonyms: erf, winterkwartier, winterverblijf
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    types:
    achtererf, achterplaats, achtertuin
    the grounds in back of a house
    gaard, gaarde, hof, tuin
    a yard or lawn adjoining a house
    kinderspeelplaats, schoolplein, speelerf, speelgelegenheid, speelplaats, speelplein, speelterrein, speeltuin, speelveld, speelweide
    yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play
    type of:
    akker, akkerland, bouwland, enk, landbouwgrond, veld
    a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
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