matten

Definitions of matten
  1. verb
    provide with a bottom or a seat
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    aanbrengen, aanvoeren, bezorgen, fourneren, leveren, schaffen, toereiken, toevoeren, verschaffen, verstrekken, voorzien
    give something useful or necessary to
  2. verb
    twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
    synonyms: matteren, vervilten, verwarren
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    ontwarren, rechtbuigen, uiteenrafelen
    extricate from entanglement
    type of:
    verdraaien, vervormen, werken
    form into a spiral shape
  3. verb
    be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
    synonyms: bestrijden, bevechten, kampen, knokken, strijden, tegengaan, vechten
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    bestrijden, duelleren, opboksen, optornen, tegengaan, verdedigen
    fight against or resist strongly
    aanranden, aanvallen, attaqueren, storten
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
    tirailleren
    engage in a skirmish
    schermen
    fight with fencing swords
    boksen
    engage in a boxing match
    worstelen
    engage in a wrestling match
    kanten, keren, opkomen, roeren, vechten, verweren, verzetten, weren
    stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
    counteren, uitvallen, uitverdedigen
    make a counterattack
    bezetten, binnenvallen, innemen
    march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
    belagen, belegeren, bestoken, bestormen
    surround so as to force to give up
    bekogelen, bombarderen, kanonneren
    throw bombs at or attack with bombs
    kanonneren
    attack with cannons or artillery
    torpederen
    attack or hit with torpedoes
    pareren
    impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
    schaduwboksen
    go through boxing motions without an opponent
    bespringen, bestormen, stormlopen
    search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
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