No. 6,424 in Dutch
tinne
"Tinne" is an old Dutch word for "tin" (the metal).
In a sentence
De tinne van het kasteel was zichtbaar vanaf de weg.
The battlement of the castle was visible from the road.
Here, 'tinne' is used to refer to the architectural feature known as a battlement, often seen on castles.
Hij verstopte zich achter de tinne om te schuilen.
He hid behind the battlement to take shelter.
In this sentence, 'tinne' refers to the defensive structure on the walls of castles where someone could hide or take refuge.
De oude tinne was versierd met ingewikkelde patronen.
The old battlement was decorated with intricate patterns.
Here, 'tinne' denotes a decorative aspect of a battlement, emphasizing its visual design.
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