No. 4,333 in Dutch
box
A sleeping or playpen for babies.
In a sentence
De baby slaapt rustig in de box.
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the playpen.
Here, 'box' refers to a physical object, specifically a playpen used for babies.
Naast de televisie staat er een box met oude boeken.
Next to the television, there is a box with old books.
In this case, 'box' means a container, commonly made of cardboard or other materials, used to hold items.
Hij speelde als een box in het team tijdens de wedstrijd.
He played as a box in the team during the match.
Here, 'box' can metaphorically describe a role within a sports team, referring to positioning or strategic placement.
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