No. 5,496 in Dutch
lynen
The Dutch word "lynen" is an archaic term meaning "to grant" or "to afford."
In a sentence
De zeeman controleerde de lyne op het schip.
The sailor checked the ropes on the ship.
Here, 'lyne' is used to refer to ropes or lines, commonly used in nautical terminology.
Het avontuur bracht ons samen en verbond onze lyne.
The adventure brought us together and connected our lines.
In this case, 'lyne' symbolizes connections or ties, often metaphorical.
We moeten de lyne strak spannen voor stabiliteit.
We need to tighten the ropes for stability.
Again, 'lyne' refers to ropes or cords that can be physically manipulated for tension or positioning.
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