delven

Definitions of delven
  1. verb
    remove the inner part or the core of
    synonyms: graven
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    type of:
    afhalen, losmaken, nemen, ontdoen, verwijderen, wegdoen, weghalen, wegnemen
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  2. verb
    create by digging
    synonyms: graven
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    type of:
    uitboren
    remove the interior of
  3. verb
    poke or thrust abruptly
    synonyms: neerstoten, priemen, prikken, steken, stompen
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    type of:
    stoten
    push forcefully
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