wiegen

Definitions of wiegen
  1. verb
    move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
    synonyms: schommelen, slingeren, 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
  2. verb
    move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
    synonyms: schommelen, slaan, slingeren
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    type of:
    bewegen, verplaatsen, verroeren
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
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