boeien

• IPA^(key): /ˈbui̯ə(n)/

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• Rhymes: -ui̯ən

From Middle Dutch boeyen. Equivalent to boei +‎ -en.

boeien

1. (transitive) to tie down, tie up, bind, shackle
2. (transitive) to captivate, fascinate, interest

   De geboeide gevangenen luisteren geboeid naar het ontsnappingsplan.

   The bound prisoners listen captivatedly to the escape plan.

   Het boeit mij niet wat jij denkt.

   What you think doesn't interest me.

boeien

1. Alternative form of boeiend

From Middle Dutch boeyen.

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boeien

1. (transitive, nautical) to raise the ship's side with side-boards
2. (transitive, building) to raise a similar extra on construction

• boeier
• boeisel
• boeibord
• boeideel
• boeigang
• boeigoot
• boeiklamp
• boeiplank
• geboeid
• opboeien

See the etymology of the main entry.

boeien

1. Plural form of boei