roeien

Definitions of roeien
  1. verb
    walk unsteadily
    synonyms: schuddebollen
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    type of:
    gaan, lopen, treden
    use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
  2. verb
    propel with oars
    synonyms: afroeien, oproeien, verroeien
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    types:
    aaien, strelen
    row at a particular rate
    type of:
    schuitjevaren, spelevaren
    ride in a boat on water
  3. verb
    propel with a paddle
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    type of:
    schuitjevaren, spelevaren
    ride in a boat on water
  4. verb
    propel with sculls
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    type of:
    afroeien, oproeien, verroeien
    propel with oars
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