doorsteken

Definitions of doorsteken
  1. verb
    make a clean cut through
    synonyms: doorknippen, doorsnijden, openscheuren
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    type of:
    aansnijden, snijden
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  2. verb
    cut using a diagonal line
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    type of:
    aansnijden, snijden
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  3. verb
    introduce
    synonyms: inbrengen, inlassen, inleggen, insteken, interpoleren, invoegen, inweven, inzetten, tussenvoegen, vatten
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    types:
    larderen
    introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
    toeschuiven, toestoppen
    insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly
    opdringen
    insert surreptitiously or without warrant
    type of:
    deponeren, doen, leggen, neerleggen, opstellen, plaatsen, steken, stellen, stoppen, voorleggen
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  4. verb
    make a hole into
    synonyms: doorboren, geperforeerd, opensteken, perforeren
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    types:
    doorschieten, doorzeven
    pierce with many holes
    boren, doorboren, drevelen, geperforeerd, perforeren, ponsen, stansen
    make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
    bijten, happen
    deliver a sting to
    type of:
    doordringen, penetreren
    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
  5. verb
    use a knife on
    synonyms: snijden
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    type of:
    blesseren, kwetsen, verwonden
    cause injuries or bodily harm to
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