mecer

Definitions of mecer
  1. verb
    make a big sweeping gesture or movement
    synonyms: balancearse, colgar, columpiarse, pender
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    type of:
    empuñar, esgrimir, manejar, manipular
    handle effectively
  2. verb
    move back and forth or sideways
    synonyms: balancearse, inclinarse, ladearse, mecerse, oscilar, tambalearse
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    types:
    bambolearse, tambalearse
    move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
  3. verb
    move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
    synonyms: balancear, hacer oscilar
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    type of:
    desplazar, mover
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  4. verb
    blow gently
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    type of:
    soplar
    be blowing or storming
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