bestrijken

Definitions of bestrijken
  1. verb
    span an interval of distance, space or time
    synonyms: doortrekken
    dekking
    hold within range of an aimed firearm
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    types:
    reiken, uitstrekken
    to cover or extend over an area or time period
    smeren, verbreiden, verspreiden
    spread across or over
    type of:
    bevinden, innemen, ophouden, pozen, toeven, uithangen, verkeren, vertoeven, verwijlen, voorkomen, zijn, zitten
    occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
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