zerk

Definitions of zerk
  1. noun
    a stone that is used to mark a grave
    synonyms: epitaaf, grafmonument, grafsteen, grafteken, grafzerk
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    type of:
    gedenkteken, gedenkzuil, grafbeeldje, herdenkingsplechtigheid, herinneringsteken, monument, pyloon
    a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
    grenspaal, landpaal, natuursteen, scheidpaal, steen
    building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose
  2. noun
    the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
    synonyms: epitaaf, grafsteen, grafzerk, roos, slotstuk, sluitsteen
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    type of:
    bouwsteen
    a block of material used in construction work
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