This is the 4520th most frequent Dutch word.
curtiss
The Dutch word "curtiss" does not have an inherent meaning; it might refer to a proper noun, such as the name of an American aircraft manufacturer.
In this sentence, 'Curtiss' is used as a proper noun referring to the name of a specific manufacturer of aircraft.
De Curtiss JN-4 is een historisch vliegtuig dat veel werd gebruikt in de jaren twintig.
The Curtiss JN-4 is a historic aircraft widely used in the twenties.
Here, 'Curtiss' denotes the brand or manufacturer of a training aircraft.
De piloot vertelde me dat hij op een Curtiss-trainingstoestel leerde vliegen.
The pilot told me that he learned to fly on a Curtiss training aircraft.
In this sentence, 'Curtiss' again serves as a brand name to identify the type of airplane being showcased.