knikken

Definitions of knikken
  1. verb
    break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
    synonyms: afknappen, barsten, bersten, kloven, knakken
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    begeven, bezwijken, breken, kapotgaan, sneuvelen, stukgaan
    become separated into pieces or fragments
  2. verb
    form a curl, curve, or kink
    synonyms: kronkelen, welven
  3. verb
    turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
    synonyms: krombuigen, ombuigen, wegdraaien
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    draaien
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
  4. verb
    to incline or bend from a vertical position
    synonyms: geren, glooien, hellen, overhangen, overhellen, overslaan, uitwijken, vissen
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    aflopen, hellen
    be at an angle
    verweren
    cause to slope
    achteroverhellen
    move the upper body backwards and down
    afhellen, aflopen, hellen
    slope downwards
    type of:
    buigen, doorbuigen, krombuigen, krommen, overspannen, verkrommen
    form a curve
  5. verb
    lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
    synonyms: jaknikken, toeknikken
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    communicatie
    transmit thoughts or feelings
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