leuning nf.

leuning: rail
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Translation of leuning from Dutch into English

Noun

1.
constructie
  • The old staircase had a wooden rail on one side.De oude trap had aan één kant een houten leuning
2.
architectuur
  • She gripped the banister tightly as she descended the steep stairs.Ze greep de leuning stevig vast terwijl ze de steile trap afdaalde
3.
trapbeveiliging
US
  • She held onto the guardrail while climbing the stairs.Ze hield zich vast aan de leuning terwijl ze de trap op liep.
4.
veiligheidsleuning, vervoer
  • She held the handrail while climbing the stairs.Ze hield zich vast aan de leuning terwijl ze de trap op liep.
  • Hold the handrail when using the escalator.Houd de leuning vast bij het gebruik van de roltrap.
5.
meubilair
  • The chair's back is very comfortable.De rugleuning van de stoel is erg comfortabel.
6.
architectuur
UK
  • She held onto the bannister as she descended.Ze hield zich vast aan de trapleuning terwijl ze naar beneden ging.
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Images of leuning

  • leuning: horizontal bar used as a support or barrier
    (construction) rail
  • leuning: handrail on the side of a staircase
    (stairwell grip) banister
  • leuning: railing placed alongside a stairway or road
    (stairway safety) guardrail
  • leuning: rail fixed to prevent falls or give support
    (safety rail) handrail

Synonyms and analogies of leuning in Dutch

n.balustradehekrailhandgreepvangrailgrensMore synonyms

Other examples with leuning

Hold the handrail when using the escalator.
Houd de leuning vast bij het gebruik van de roltrap.

Translations of "leuning" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
handrailn.

De leuning biedt iedereen die de trap gebruikt een veilige houvast.

The handrail provides a secure grip for anyone using the stairs.

railingn.

Pak de leuning stevig vast terwijl je de steile trap oploopt.

Seize hold of the railing firmly while climbing the steep stairs.

banistern.

We versieren de leuning van de trap met slingers tijdens de feestdagen.

We adorn the stairwell banister with garlands during holiday time.

railn.

Rond het platform is een leuning geplaatst om de arbeiders te beschermen.

A safety rail was installed around the platform to protect workers.

backrestn.

De rustieke stoel had een knoestige leuning die ruw aanvoelde.

The rustic chair featured a knotty backrest that felt rough to touch.

guardrailn.

Een val van de trap werd voorkomen dankzij de stevige leuning.

Falling from the stairs was prevented thanks to the strong guardrail.

bannistern.

Ik kon nog net de leuning grijpen.

I don't think I'm hurt. I grabbed the bannister.

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Other translations for leuning:

  • seatbackn.

leuning: Examples and translations in context

Ze gleed uit toen ze het trappenhuis afliep, omdat de leuning loszat.

She slipped while descending the stairwell because the handrail was loose.

De trap had geen leuning, waardoor hij onveilig was.

The flight of stairs was missing a handrail, making it unsafe.

Ze hebben een extra leuning aan de trap bevestigd voor meer veiligheid.

They installed a handrail on the stairway for extra safety.

De leuning is geplaatst om ouderen te helpen hun evenwicht te bewaren.

The handrail was installed to help elderly people maintain their balance.

De leuning brak toen er plotseling te veel gewicht op kwam.

The handrail broke when too much weight was applied suddenly.

De leuning moet stevig zijn om ongelukken op de trap te voorkomen.

The handrail must be sturdy to prevent accidents on the stairs.

Haar sjaal raakte om de leuning verstrikt terwijl ze de trap opliep.

Her scarf became enmeshed around the handrail as she climbed the stairs.

We liepen voorzichtig en gebruikten de leuning voor extra steun.

We walked cautiously, using the handrail for extra support.

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