This is the 937th most frequent Dutch word.
geluid
Sound.
Here, 'geluid' is used to indicate the auditory phenomenon coming from the sea.
Het geluid van de zee is rustgevend.
The sound of the sea is soothing.
In this context, 'geluid' refers to the audio level or volume output of the television.
Kun je het geluid van de televisie zachter zetten?
Can you turn down the volume of the television?
Here, 'geluid' describes an unusual auditory occurrence emanating from the engine.