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sheer in Dutch

sheer in Dutch is flinterdun, steil, recht — sheer means thin enough to see through.

sheer in Dutch

flinterdun
adj
(textiles) Very thin or transparent.
steil
adj
Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.
recht
adj
Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.

What does "sheer" mean?

  1. adjective Thin enough to see through.
    "The curtains were so sheer that sunlight poured straight through them."
  2. adjective Complete or absolute, used for emphasis.
    "He burst into tears out of sheer relief when the exam ended."
  3. adjective Very steep, almost straight up and down.
    "The road ran beside a sheer drop down to the sea."
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sheer in a sentence

  • The curtains were so sheer that sunlight poured straight through them.
  • She bought sheer tights to wear with her black dress.
  • He burst into tears out of sheer relief when the exam ended.
  • It was sheer luck that we found a parking space.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sheer" in Dutch?
"sheer" in Dutch is flinterdun, steil, recht. sheer means: Thin enough to see through.
How do you use "sheer" in a sentence?
Example: "The curtains were so sheer that sunlight poured straight through them." In Dutch, "sheer" is flinterdun, steil, recht.
Are there other ways to say "sheer" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "sheer": flinterdun, steil, recht.
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