a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy

laag, stratum

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

raadsel, dilemma

a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book

addendum, bijlage

a single-celled microorganism that typically reproduces by cell division and can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms

bacterie, een enkele bacterie

a large retail store selling various goods, or a particular type of goods

emporium, grote winkel

a shell beads used by some Native American tribes as currency or ceremonial items

wampum

a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working

pendel, hengel

the wall separating the audience and the stage in a theater hall, including the arch on its top

proscenium, prosceniumboog

a tarred fiber used for caulking seams in wooden ships and as insulation in plumbing

zeulkatoen, jute

a single piece of information or a reference point used in analysis or measurement

gegeven, informatie

a concise collection or summary of information, typically presented in a single volume or document

compendium, samenvatting

severe criticism or public condemnation, often directed at someone's actions or behavior that is considered shameful or disgraceful

schande, verguizing

a point or support on which a lever pivots or rotates in order to lift or move objects

steunpunt, hefboom

(anatomy) the bone structure that surrounds and protects the brain

schedel, schedelbeenderen

an unpleasant or noxious odor, typically emanating from decaying matter or industrial processes

effluvium

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

millennium

a temporary suspension or halt of an ongoing activity, often imposed by an authority

moratorium

a formal expression of praise or tribute, typically delivered in speech or writing

lof, panegyriek

a facility offering care for patients with mental or medical conditions needing extended treatment

asiel, psychiatrische kliniek

