This is the 6588th most frequent Dutch word.
vil
"Vil" in Dutch means "felt" (a type of textile).
In this sentence, 'vil' is used as a noun meaning 'crate'.
Ik leg mijn spullen in de vil.
I place my belongings in the crate.
In this case, 'vil' functions as a verb meaning 'to shave'.
Hij vil het tapijt voorzichtig.
He shaves the carpet carefully.
Here, 'vil' is used metaphorically to indicate 'a harsh description'.