kappen

Definitions of kappen
  1. verb
    stop pursuing or acting
    synonyms: afstappen
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    abandonneren, loslaten, neerleggen, opdoeken, opgeven, opheffen, prijsgeven, verlaten
    put an end to a state or an activity
  2. verb
    hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels in a different direction
    synonyms: slicen
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    inslaan, slaan, uithalen
    cause to move by striking
  3. verb
    hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction
    synonyms: slicen
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    frapperen, inslaan, kleunen, raken, slaan, treffen, uithalen
    deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
  4. verb
    arrange attractively
    synonyms: coifferen, opkalefateren, opmaken, opschikken, opsteken, optutten, toiletteren
    roskammen
    give a neat appearance to
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    watergolven
    set waves in
    permanenten
    give a permanent wave to
    type of:
    opkalefateren, oppassen, opschikken, optutten, soigneren, toiletteren, verzorgen
    care for one's external appearance
  5. verb
    sew a seam by folding the edges
    synonyms: omhakken, omhouwen, omkappen, vellen
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    type of:
    aannaaien, bestikken, naaien, stikken, vastnaaien
    fasten by sewing; do needlework
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