verformen

Definitions of verformen
  1. verb
    assume a different shape or form
    synonyms: formen
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    entstellen
    form into a spiral shape
    strecken
    extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
    entstellen
    twist and press out of shape
    pflastern, plätteln
    place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
    spinnen, verspinnen
    work natural fibers into a thread
    krümmen, zusammenkrümmen
    form an arch or curve
    graulen, grausen, gruseln, scheuen
    show submission or fear
    type of:
    verändern, wandeln, wechseln, ändern
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  2. verb
    give shape or form to
    synonyms: formen, gestalten
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    drechseln, drechslern
    shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
    schürzen
    contract one's lips into a rounded shape
    walzen
    flatten or spread with a roller
    type of:
    bewegen, verändern, wandeln, ändern
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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