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blik.

a glance

4 characters1 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/blɪk/

  1. a glance

    masculine

  2. a manner of looking

    masculine

  3. a ray, a beam

    masculine · obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch blic, ultimately from the root of blijken (“to appear”).

noun/blɪk/

  1. a can, a tin (container)

    neuter
    Ze haalde een blikje uit de automaat.
    Het enige winkeltje in het dorp verkocht alleen groente in blik.

  2. sheet metal, tin plate; the metallic material tins are made of, often coated with tin or pewter

    neuter

  3. a dustpan

    neuter
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch blic. Related to bleek. Compare German Blech.

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