fließen

Definitions of fließen
  1. noun
    the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
    synonyms: laufen
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    Ebbe
    the outward flow of the tide
  2. verb
    move along, of liquids
    synonyms: laufen
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    branden, heranbrechen, heranwogen, wallen, wogen
    rise or move forward
    strudeln
    flow in a circular current, of liquids
    strömen
    flow in a spurt
    quellen
    flow freely and abundantly
    rieseln
    run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
    ausfließen, auslaufen, ausströmen
    flow off gradually
    sickern
    pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
    ergießen
    gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
    type of:
    bewegen, fortbewegen
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
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