spannen

Definitions of spannen
  1. verb
    squeeze tightly between the fingers
    synonyms: afknellen, knellen, knijpen, wringen
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    type of:
    pakken, vasthouden
    hold fast or firmly
  2. verb
    make tight or tighter
    synonyms: aandraaien, dichtknopen, verstevigen
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    types:
    verstrakken
    make taut or tauter
    meanderen, opdraaien, oprollen, opwinden, rollen
    coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem
    type of:
    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  3. verb
    put a yoke on or join with a yoke
    synonyms: inspannen
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    antonyms:
    uitspannen
    remove the yoke from
    types:
    inspannen
    attach a yoke or harness to
    type of:
    aanhangen, aankoppelen, bevestigen, hechten, vasthechten, vastmaken
    cause to be attached
  4. verb
    attach a yoke or harness to
    synonyms: inspannen
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    type of:
    inspannen
    put a yoke on or join with a yoke
    bespannen, harnassen
    put a harness
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