This is the 8498th most frequent Dutch word.
hekken
Fences.
In this sentence, 'hekken' refers to 'gates', implying the entrance barriers of an enclosed area.
Sinds gisteren zijn de hekken van het park gesloten.
Since yesterday, the gates of the park have been closed.
Here, 'hekken' is part of artistic terminology, representing the visual or conceptual aspect of fences in an artwork.
De schilderijen van hekken in het landschap zijn prachtig.
The paintings of fences in the landscape are beautiful.
Here, 'hekken' is used as the plural form of 'hek', meaning 'fences', commonly referring to a physical barrier made of wood, metal, or other materials.