streep

This is the 6342nd most frequent Dutch word.


streep

"Streep" means "line" or "stripe" in English.


Here, 'streep' refers to a literal line or mark, often made visually, such as by drawing or painting.

Hij trok een streep over de tekening.

He drew a line across the drawing.


In this instance, 'streep' refers to a line used metaphorically to emphasize or conclude something important like a document.

Ze zette een streep onder het contract en tekende.

She underscored the contract and signed it.


Here, 'streep' signifies a long, thin feature, such as a stripe or streak, often describing a visual phenomenon in nature.

Na de storm was er een streep van lichte wolken aan de horizon.

After the storm, there was a streak of light clouds on the horizon.