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Paal

Paal is a common noun in Dutch and Afrikaans that denotes a pole, stake, or post. It refers to a solid vertical support, typically made of wood or metal, used in construction, fencing, or signaling. Typical uses include boundary markers, mooring posts for boats, signposts, scaffolding supports, and piles driven into the ground or water to provide foundation or stabilization.

Paal is also a geographic name. There are several places named Paal in the Low Countries, notably

As a surname, Paal appears in Dutch- and Flemish-speaking communities. It is borne by individuals in various

in
Belgium
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the
Netherlands.
professions,
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related
spellings
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neighboring
languages.