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flak in Dutch

flak in Dutch is luchtafweergeschut, luchtafweergranaten, afbrekende kritiek — flak means anti-aircraft gunfire, or the guns that produce it.

flak in Dutch

luchtafweergeschut
noun
Ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells. [from 1938]
luchtafweergranaten
noun
Anti-aircraft shell fire. [from 1940]
afbrekende kritiek
noun
(figuratively, informal) Adverse criticism. [from 1963]
woordvoerder
noun
(informal) A public-relations spokesperson.

What does "flak" mean?

  1. noun Anti-aircraft gunfire, or the guns that produce it.
    "The bomber crew flew straight through heavy flak."
  2. noun Harsh criticism or complaints.
    "The company took a lot of flak for the price hike."
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flak in a sentence

  • The bomber crew flew straight through heavy flak.
  • The company took a lot of flak for the price hike.
  • She got flak from her boss for missing the deadline.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flak" in Dutch?

"flak" in Dutch is luchtafweergeschut, luchtafweergranaten, afbrekende kritiek. flak means: Anti-aircraft gunfire, or the guns that produce it.

How do you use "flak" in a sentence?

Example: "The bomber crew flew straight through heavy flak." In Dutch, "flak" is luchtafweergeschut, luchtafweergranaten, afbrekende kritiek.

Are there other ways to say "flak" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "flak": luchtafweergeschut, luchtafweergranaten, afbrekende kritiek, woordvoerder.

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