No. 921 in Dutch
boord
"Boord" in Dutch means "edge," "collar," or "board" (as in a ship's side), depending on context.
In a sentence
De kapitein stond aan boord van het schip.
The captain stood on board the ship.
Here, 'boord' is used in its meaning of being on or aboard a ship or a vehicle.
Het bord was gevuld tot aan de boord.
The plate was filled to the brim.
In this instance, 'boord' refers to the edge or rim of the plate, indicating its boundary.
Hij streek de boord van zijn overhemd glad.
He smoothed out the collar of his shirt.
Here, 'boord' refers to the collar of a shirt, indicating a specific part of clothing.
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