This is the 8372nd most frequent Dutch word.
gieterij
Foundry.
In this sentence, 'gieterij' is used to refer to an industrial facility where metal is melted and poured into molds to produce items.
De gieterij produceert metalen onderdelen.
The foundry produces metal parts.
Here, 'gieterij' denotes an establishment where the activity of casting metal traditionally takes place.
Mijn broer werkt in een oude gieterij vlak bij de rivier.
My brother works in an old foundry near the river.
In this case, 'gieterij' refers to a specialized place where metal is cast, possibly related to artistic or decorative purposes.