No. 4,275 in Dutch
biezen
"Biezen" refers to rushes or reeds, a type of plant often found near water.
In a sentence
Hij moet zijn biezen pakken en vertrekken.
He has to pack his rushes and leave.
In this sentence, 'biezen' refers to the metaphorical act of packing belongings, as 'biezen' were traditionally used as a material to hold or carry things.
Wij gaan een stoel maken met biezen.
We are going to make a chair with rushes.
Here, 'biezen' represents the material 'rushes' used in crafts or furniture making.
De rivier oevers waren bezaaid met biezen.
The river banks were scattered with rushes.
In this context, 'biezen' refers to the actual plants known as rushes growing near water bodies.
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