This is the 7800th most frequent Dutch word.
doek
Cloth or canvas.
In this sentence, 'doek' refers to a piece of fabric used for cleaning.
Hij veegde de tafel schoon met een doek.
He wiped the table clean with a cloth.
Here, 'doek' describes a fabric that is wet and is hung to dry.
Ze hing de natte doek te drogen aan een lijn.
She hung the wet cloth to dry on a line.
In this example, 'doek' means a canvas used in painting.