(stiletto)
dolk
a short weapon with a pointed blade
(springstof)
dynamiet
an explosive that is very powerful
(patroon)
projectiel
a component of ammunition that is loaded into a firearm, including a casing or a hull, gunpowder, a primer, and a projectile
A shell is a type of loaded case used in guns and firearms. It consists of a casing that holds gunpowder and a projectile, such as a bullet or small pellets. When fired, the gunpowder burns, forcing the projectile out of the barrel at high speed. Shells come in different sizes and types, depending on the firearm and intended use, including hunting, sport shooting, and military applications.
(landmijn)
mijn
a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched
(koude oorlogssituatie)
koude oorlog
a state of unfriendly relationship between two states which are not openly at war with each other
Grammaticale Informatie:
(vuurwapen (vooral in juridische context))
vuurwapen
a portable weapon that uses controlled explosions to propel a projectile through a barrel
(onderluitenant)
luitenant
a mid-ranking officer in the armed forces, responsible for commanding troops and assisting superior officers
(burgermacht)
militie
a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies
(schuilplaats)
loopgraaf
a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire
(toegeven)
overgeven
to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent
Grammaticale Informatie:
(overval)
hindernis
a surprise attack or trap set by one party against another, typically while the targeted party is unaware or unprepared
(omringen)
belegeren
to surround a place, typically with armed forces, in order to force those inside to give up or surrender
Grammaticale Informatie:
(disloceren)
de inzetten
to position soldiers or equipment for military action
Grammaticale Informatie:
(inval)
aanval
a surprise attack against a place or a group of people
(invaderen)
binnenvallen
to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it
Grammaticale Informatie:
(bastioneren)
versterken
to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it
Grammaticale Informatie:
(gevecht)
botsing
a violent confrontation or battle between opposing military forces
(ronde)
patrouille
the act of going around a place at regular intervals to prevent a crime or wrongdoing from being committed
(de wapens afnemen)
ontwapenen
to deprive someone or something of weapons or the ability to cause harm
Grammaticale Informatie:
(overtrijding)
schending
an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.
(vrijmaken)
bevrijden
to free someone or something from oppression or captivity
Grammaticale Informatie:
(weghouden)
afschrikken
to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw
Grammaticale Informatie:
(inlijven)
enroleren
to recruit or engage an individual for service in the military
Grammaticale Informatie:
(strijd leveren)
voeren
to participate in and carry out a specific action, such as a war or campaign
Grammaticale Informatie:
(vermoorden)
neerschieten
to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless
Grammaticale Informatie:
(represailles)
tegenaanval
an attack made in response to someone else's attack
(voetsoldaten)
infanterie
foot soldiers who fight on the ground with small arms
(wapenstilstand)
staak het vuren
a temporary peace during a battle or war when discussions regarding permanent peace is taking place
(bloedspilling)
bloedvergieten
nnecessary spilling of blood, typically resulting from battles, conflicts, or acts of aggression
(onderdrukken)
bedwingen
to bring something or someone under control, often using authority or force
Grammaticale Informatie:
(ontmilitariseren)
demilitariseren
o remove or reduce military forces, weapons, or military capabilities from a region, area, or entity, typically as part of a peace agreement, disarmament treaty, or unilateral decision to promote peace
(handgranaat)
granaat
a small bomb that explodes in a few seconds, can be thrown by hand or fired from a gun
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