This is the 7814th most frequent Dutch word.
donderbussen
Blunderbusses (a type of firearm).
Here, "donderbussen" refers to historical firearms similar to blunderbusses, highlighting their usage in historical military context.
De donderbussen werden vroeger gebruikt in veldslagen.
The thunder cannons were historically used in battles.
In this context, "donderbus" is used humorously to describe a noisy and possibly rickety old car, applying its literal meaning metaphorically.
Hij noemde zijn oude auto gekscherend een donderbus.
He jokingly called his old car a thunder cannon.
Here "donderbussen" serves to evoke a sense of adventure and historical intrigue, making it appealing in storytelling contexts involving children.