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No. 6,400 in Dutch

terlouw

The word "terlouw" is not a standard Dutch word but could be a proper noun, such as a surname.

In a sentence

  • Help de hond om van het touw te ontsnappen voordat het hem terlouw.

    Help the dog escape from the rope before it harms him.

    Here, 'terlouw' is used as a verb indicative of exerting pressure or causing harm.

  • Tijdens het kamperen gebruiken we stevig touw zodat het niet snel terlouw.

    When camping, we use strong rope so it doesn't easily wear out.

    In this sentence, 'terlouw' implies the weakening or strain on the rope due to use or force.

  • De houten balken worden terlouw door jarenlang gebruik.

    The wooden beams become worn due to years of use.

    'Terlouw' describes wear and tear as an ongoing effect of prolonged usage.

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