This is the 7902nd most frequent Dutch word.
duwden
"Push" (past tense: "pushed").
Here, 'duwden' refers to the action of pushing an object—in this case, a bicycle—to achieve a specific direction or movement.
Toen ze moe werden, duwden ze de fiets bergopwaarts.
When they became tired, they pushed the bicycle uphill.
In this example, 'duwden' is applied metaphorically to express exerting effort upon oneself to achieve a goal.
De studenten duwden zichzelf om harder te werken voor hun examens.
The students pushed themselves to work harder for their exams.
In this sentence, 'duwden' is used to describe the action of pushing something physical, namely the door.