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Definition 2024
vlijm
vlijm
Dutch
Noun
vlijm n, f (plural vlijmen, diminutive vlijmpje n)
- A scalpel (sharp small knife with single 3-5 cm long cutting surface as used for surgery)
- A fleam or lancet (sharp instrument with two-sided, 1-3 mm long cutting surface, as used to open a vein for taking blood sample)
- (figuratively) Any sharp or poignant organ, such as a tooth or snake's tongue
Derived terms
- gevlijmd
- vlijmen (verb)
- (knife types) laatvlijm n, slachtvlijm n
- vlijmglad, vlijm-hatelijk (adjectives)
- vlijmkoker m
- vlijmscherp (adjective).
- vlijmslag
- vlijmsnede
- vlijmspits
- vlijmsteek
- vlijmvis(ch)