oploeven

Definitions of oploeven
  1. verb
    flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides
    synonyms: killen
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    type of:
    afgolven, krullen, wuiven, zwaaien
    move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
  2. verb
    sail close to the wind
    synonyms: loeven
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    type of:
    zeilen
    travel on water propelled by wind
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