slingeren

Definitions of slingeren
  1. verb
    move back and forth or sideways
    synonyms: afzwaaien, hobbelen, rammelen, rocken, schommelen, schudden, zwieren
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    type of:
    zwaaien
    move in one direction and then into the opposite direction
  2. verb
    move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
    synonyms: schommelen, wiegen, zwieren
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    types:
    maaien
    sway to and fro
    vibreren
    move or swing from side to side regularly
    type of:
    zwaaien
    move in one direction and then into the opposite direction
  3. verb
    move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
    synonyms: schommelen, slaan, wiegen
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    bewegen, verplaatsen, verroeren
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  4. verb
    be around; be alive or active
    synonyms: rondkuieren, rondslenteren, rondslingeren, rondzwerven, zwerven
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    type of:
    bestaan, existeren, wezen, zijn
    have an existence, be extant
  5. verb
    hang around idly
    synonyms: rondslingeren, rondzwerven, zwerven
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    type of:
    duimen, duimendraaien, duimzuigen, luilakken, stilstaan, stilvallen
    be idle; exist in a changeless situation
  6. verb
    move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
    synonyms: rollen
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    type of:
    bewegen
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
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