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== Dutch ==
=== Dutch ===
* kapstok
* kapstok


== English ==
=== English ===
==== Literal ====
==== Literal ====
* coat rack  
* coat rack  
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* (aanknopingspunt: tussen twee mensen) point of contact, thing in common
* (aanknopingspunt: tussen twee mensen) point of contact, thing in common


== External links ==
=== External links ===
* https://www.proz.com/kudoz/dutch-to-english/general-conversation-greetings-letters/2279051-kapstok.html
* https://www.proz.com/kudoz/dutch-to-english/general-conversation-greetings-letters/2279051-kapstok.html
* https://www.proz.com/kudoz/dutch-to-english/general-conversation-greetings-letters/4909987-gesprekskapstok.html
* https://www.proz.com/kudoz/dutch-to-english/general-conversation-greetings-letters/4909987-gesprekskapstok.html
* https://www.proz.com/kudoz/dutch-to-english/general-conversation-greetings-letters/7030843-kapstokken.html
* https://www.proz.com/kudoz/dutch-to-english/general-conversation-greetings-letters/7030843-kapstokken.html


== References ==
=== References ===
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Latest revision as of 04:11, 18 March 2024

See also: 
kapstokartikel het = catchall clause 
het heeft een kapstokfunctie = it's a convenient heading (to classify something under) 

Dutch

  • kapstok

English

Literal

  • coat rack
  • (meubel / plank voor kledingstukken
  • (staand) hallstand, hatstand
  • (aan de muur) hat rack
  • (aan de muur) coathooks (meervoud)

Figurative

  • framework
  • conversation piece
  • conversation-starter
  • conversational thread
  • a peg to hang a conversation on
  • implicit script
  • steppingstone (iets als kapstok gebruiken = use something as a steppingstone)
  • basis for (an) exchange of ideas
  • (aanknopingspunt: voor onderzoek) clue, lead
  • (aanknopingspunt: als uitgangspunt) point of departure, starting point
  • (aanknopingspunt: tussen twee mensen) point of contact, thing in common

External links

References