hek

hek

Fence.

In this sentence, 'hek' is used to refer to a physical barrier or fence.

Ik leunde tegen het hek terwijl ik wachtte.

I leaned against the fence while waiting.

In this idiomatic expression, 'hek' metaphorically refers to a barrier, meaning 'all restrictions are removed.'

Na het ongeluk was het hek van de dam.

After the accident, all control was lost.

Here, 'hek' is used to describe a gate or barrier marking an entrance.

Het oude hek bij de tuin moest worden vervangen.

The old gate by the garden needed replacement.