LexiTopic: People: Movements and Motions
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The LexiConnexxions analysis has identified these words related to PEOPLE: MOVEMENTS AND MOTIONS in the Spelling Bee lexicon.
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Taxonomy for Spelling Bee words related to PEOPLE: MOVEMENTS AND MOTIONS
SUBJECT HEADINGS IN THIS LEXITOPIC:
Biting, Gnawing, Mouthing not sexualCaressing, Embracing not sexualFighting, BrawlingGesturingGrasping, Holding not embracingKicking, Trampling, ToeingKneeling, Bending, BowingMaiming and WoundingPushing, Prodding, ShovingStriking, BeatingThrowing, CatchingTouching, Tapping not violence, not sexualWalking, Running, Leaping by humans
NOTES ABOUT THE TAXONOMY FOR PEOPLE: MOVEMENT AND MOTIONS
SCOPE NOTE: This LexiTopic compiles and defines Bee words related to various human physical movements and motions.
Words related to nonphysical kindness and unkindness (in general) are in PEOPLE: ENGAGEMENT AND INTERACTION.
Words related to actions done to matter or objects are (in general) in MOTIONS: ACTIONS AND OPERATIONS.
Words related to actions and movements related to sport are in SPORTS AND RECREATION.
Words related to dance are in DANCE.
Words related to physical crimes are in LAW, CRIME, AND COURTS.
Words that are epithets are in PEOPLE: CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE.
Topical arrangement of Spelling Bee words related to PEOPLE: MOVEMENTS AND MOTIONS
Biting, Gnawing, Mouthing not sexual
BITE: to seize especially with teeth or jaws so as to enter, grip, or wound; to wound, pierce, or sting especially with a fang or a proboscisBITING: to seize especially with teeth or jaws so as to enter, grip, or wound; to wound, pierce, or sting especially with a fang or a proboscisBITTEN: to seize especially with teeth or jaws so as to enter, grip, or wound; to wound, pierce, or sting especially with a fang or a proboscisCHAMP: to chomp; to chew or bite on something; to make biting or gnashing movementsCHAMP: to chomp; to chew or bite on something; to make biting or gnashing movementsCHEW: to crush, grind, or gnaw (something, such as food) with or as if with the teeth: to masticate; also, the act of chewing, or something to chewCHEW: to injure, destroy, or consume as if by chewing —usually used with up; also, the act of chewing, or something to chew; to crush, grind, or gnaw with or as if with the teeth: to masticate; also, the act of chewing, or something to chewCHEWABLE: to crush, grind, or gnaw (something, such as food) with or as if with the teeth: to masticate; to injure, destroy, or consume as if by chewing —usually used with up; also, the act of chewing, or something to chew; to crush, grind, or gnaw with or as if with the teeth: to masticate; also, the act of chewing, or something to chewCHEWED: to crush, grind, or gnaw (something, such as food) with or as if with the teeth: to masticate; to injure, destroy, or consume as if by chewing —usually used with up; also, the act of chewing, or something to chew; to crush, grind, or gnaw with or as if with the teeth: to masticate; also, the act of chewing, or something to chewCHEWING: to crush, grind, or gnaw (something, such as food) with or as if with the teeth: to masticate; to injure, destroy, or consume as if by chewing —usually used with up; also, the act of chewing, or something to chew; to crush, grind, or gnaw with or as if with the teeth: to masticate; also, the act of chewing, or something to chewCHOMP: alteration of champ, to chew or bite on somethingCRUNCH: to chew or press with a crushing noise; to chew, press, or grind with a crunching sound; also, an act of crunching (ate the cracker in one crunch)CRUNCHY: making a crunching sound when chewed or pressedGNAW: to bite or chew on with the teethGNAWING: to bite or chew on with the teethGUMMED: chewing with the gumsGUMMING: chewing with the gumsLICK: an act or instance of licking; also, to draw the tongue over; to lap with or as if with the tongue; to take into the mouth with the tongue: to lapLICKED: an act or instance of licking; also, to draw the tongue over; to lap with or as if with the tongue; to take into the mouth with the tongue: to lapLICKING: an act or instance of licking; also, to draw the tongue over; to lap with or as if with the tongue; to take into the mouth with the tongue: to lapMOUTH: to take into the mouth, especially: to eatMOUTHED: to take into the mouth, especially: to eatMUMBLE: to chew or bite with or as if with toothless gumsMUMBLED: to chew or bite with or as if with toothless gumsMUNCH: to eat with a chewing action; to snack on; to eat or chew somethingNIBBLE: an act of nibbling; also, to bite gently, to eat or chew in small bits; to take gentle, small, or cautious bitesNIBBLING: an act of nibbling; also, to bite gently, to eat or chew in small bits; to take gentle, small, or cautious bitesNIGGLE: to gnawNIGGLING: to gnawNIPPED: to pinch, to bite (the dog nipped his ankle); to bite or pinch someone or something lightly (The dog nipped at my ankles.)NIPPING: to pinch, to bite (the dog nipped his ankle); to bite or pinch someone or something lightly (The dog nipped at my ankles.)NIPPY: marked by a tendency to nip (a nippy dog)TONGUE: to touch or lick (something) with the tongueTONGUED: to touch or lick (something) with the tongueTONGUING: to touch or lick (something) with the tongue
Caressing, Embracing not sexual
ACCOLADE: a ceremonial embraceCLINCH: an embraceCUDDLE: a close embrace; also, to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection; to lie close or snug: nestle, snuggleCUDDLED: a close embrace; also, to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection; to lie close or snug: nestle, snuggleCUDDLY: fit for or inviting cuddlingDANDLE: to move up and down in one's arms or on one's knee in affectionate play(dandle a baby); to pamper or petDANDLED: to move up and down in one's arms or on one's knee in affectionate play(dandle a baby); to pamper or petDANDLING: to move up and down in one's arms or on one's knee in affectionate play(dandle a baby); to pamper or petFONDLING: to handle tenderly, lovingly, or lingeringly: to caress; to show affection by caressingGENTLE: to stroke soothingly: to petGENTLED: to stroke soothingly: to petHUGGED: to press (someone) tightly in one's arms especially as a sign of affectionHUGGING: to press (someone) tightly in one's arms especially as a sign of affectionLIPPED: to touch with the lips, especially to kiss; to lap against; to lickLIPPING: to touch with the lips, especially to kiss; to lap against; to lickLOCK: to hold in a close embrace; to interlace, to interlockLOCKED: to hold in a close embrace; to interlace, to interlockLOVE: to caressLOVED: to caressLOVING: to caressNUZZLING: to lie close or snug; to work with or as if with the nose; especially to root, rub, or snuff something with or as if with the nose; to rub or push gently against something (nuzzled her face against the cushion)PATTED: to tap or stroke gently with the hand to soothe, caress, or show approvalPATTING: to tap or stroke gently with the hand to soothe, caress, or show approvalPECK: a quick light kiss (a peck on the cheek)PETTED: to stroke in a gentle or loving mannerWRAP: to enfold, to embrace; to surround, to envelopWRAPPING: to enfold, to embrace; to surround, to envelop
Fighting, Brawling
AFFRAY: a fight in a public place that disturbs the peace; a brawl; also, to startle or frightenATTACK: to set upon or work against forcefully (attack an enemy)ATTACKED: to set upon or work against forcefully (attack an enemy)ATTACKING: to set upon or work against forcefully (attack an enemy)BRAWL: to quarrel or fight noisily: to wrangle; also, a noisy quarrel or fightBROIL: a noisy disturbance: tumult; also, to brawl, to embroilCHARGING: to rush against; to attack; to rush forward in or as if in assault; to attackCONFLICT: fight, battle, warCUFF: to fight, to scuffle CUFFED: to fight, to scuffle DONNYBROOK: a free-for-all, brawl; a usually public quarrel or dispute. Named for Donnybrook Fair, annual Irish event known for its brawlsDUEL: a combat between two persons, specifically: a formal combat with weapons fought between two persons in the presence of witnesses; also, to fight a duel; to encounter (an opponent) in a duelDUELED: a combat between two persons, specifically: a formal combat with weapons fought between two persons in the presence of witnesses; also, to fight a duel; to encounter (an opponent) in a duelDUKE: to fightDUKED: to fightFRAY: a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or disputeGLOVE: a gauntlet, an open challenge (as to combat) —used in phrases like throw down the gauntletLUMP: lumps plural: beatings, bruises (had taken a lot of lumps growing up in the city)MELEE: M-W: or less commonly mêlée, a confused struggle especially: a hand-to-hand fight among several peopleOUTDUEL: to defeat or outdo in a duel or competitionto defeat or outdo in a duel or competitionOUTDUELED: to defeat or outdo in a duel or competitionto defeat or outdo in a duel or competitionRAMP: to move or act furiouslyTANGLE: a serious altercation: disputeTANNED: to thrash, to whipTANNING: a sound spanking; also, to thrash, to whip
Gesturing
BECK: a beckoning gesture: summons, biddingBECKON: to summon or signal typically with a wave or nod; to appear inviting: attractBIRD: an obscene gesture of contempt made by pointing the middle finger upward while keeping the other fingers down —usually used with theBOBBED: to nod or curtsy brieflyBOBBING: to nod or curtsy brieflyBOBS: to nod or curtsy brieflyBOWED: to incline especially in respect or submission (bow their heads in prayer); to incline the head or body in salutation or assent or to acknowledge applause (bowing to the audience); to express by bending the head, body, or knee: to express by bowing (bowing his appreciation); (adj.) bent downward and forward (listened with bowed heads); having the back and head inclined; also, to bend the head, body, or knee in reverence, submission, or shame (Bow before the king.) (bowed his head in shame)BOWING: to incline especially in respect or submission (bow their heads in prayer); to incline the head or body in salutation or assent or to acknowledge applause (bowing to the audience); to express by bending the head, body, or knee: to express by bowing (bowing his appreciation); (adj.) bent downward and forward (listened with bowed heads); having the back and head inclined; also, to bend the head, body, or knee in reverence, submission, or shame (Bow before the king.) (bowed his head in shame)FIVE: a gesture in which two people slap each other's extended hands (as in greeting or celebration) —usually used in the phrases give one five or slap one fiveGAVE: to deliver by some bodily action (gave him a push); also, to carry out (a movement, facial expression, etc.) (gave a cynical smile)GIVE: to deliver by some bodily action (gave him a push); also, to carry out (a movement, facial expression, etc.) (gave a cynical smile)GIVEN: to deliver by some bodily action (gave him a push); also, to carry out (a movement, facial expression, etc.) (gave a cynical smile)GIVING: to deliver by some bodily action (gave him a push); also, to carry out (a movement, facial expression, etc.) (gave a cynical smile)GLADHAND: M-W has glad hand (n), a warm welcome or greeting often prompted by ulterior reasons; and glad-hand (v), to extend a glad hand to (candidates glad-handing everyone they meet); to extend a glad hand (glad-handing as if he were running for mayor); Collins and NOAD also present the noun as an open compound and the verb as a hyphenated compound.GLADHANDING: M-W has glad hand (n), a warm welcome or greeting often prompted by ulterior reasons; and glad-hand (v), to extend a glad hand to (candidates glad-handing everyone they meet); to extend a glad hand (glad-handing as if he were running for mayor); Collins and NOAD also present the noun as an open compound and the verb as a hyphenated compound.HANG: to hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner (hung his head in shame)HANGING: to hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner (hung his head in shame)HUNG: to hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner (hung his head in shame)MOTION: an act or instance of moving the body or its parts: a: gesture (a motion of his arm); also, to signal by a movement or gesture; to direct by a motion (motioned me to the seat)MOTIONING: an act or instance of moving the body or its parts: a: gesture (a motion of his arm); also, to signal by a movement or gesture; to direct by a motion (motioned me to the seat)POINT: the action of pointing; also, to indicate the position or direction of especially by extending a finger (point the way home); also, to direct attention to (point the way, point out a mistake, points up the difference)POINTING: the action of pointing; also, to indicate the position or direction of especially by extending a finger (point the way home); also, to direct attention to (point the way, point out a mistake, points up the difference)PUMP: to move in a manner that resembles the action of a pump handle; to manipulate as if operating a pump handle (pumped my hand warmly); to cause to move with an action resembling that of a pump handle (a runner pumping her arms) ; also, to exert oneself to pump or as if to pump somethingPUMPED: to move in a manner that resembles the action of a pump handle; to manipulate as if operating a pump handle (pumped my hand warmly); to cause to move with an action resembling that of a pump handle (a runner pumping her arms) ; also, to exert oneself to pump or as if to pump somethingPUMPING: to move in a manner that resembles the action of a pump handle; to manipulate as if operating a pump handle (pumped my hand warmly); to cause to move with an action resembling that of a pump handle (a runner pumping her arms) ; also, to exert oneself to pump or as if to pump somethingROUND: delivered with a swing of the arm (a round blow)TIPPED: to raise and tilt forward in salute (tipped his hat)TIPPING: to raise and tilt forward in salute (tipped his hat)WAGGING: to nod (the head) or shake (a finger) at (as in assent or mild reproof)WAVE: a sweep of hand or arm or of some object held in the hand used as a signal or greeting; also, to motion with the hands or with something held in them in signal or salute; to motion to (someone) to go in an indicated direction or to stop: to signal (waved down a passing car); to gesture with (the hand or an object) in greeting or farewell or in homage; to convey by waving (waved farewell); to brandish, flourish (waved a pistol menacingly); to become moved or brandished to and fro (signs waved in the crowd); to swing (something) back and forth or up and downWAVING: a sweep of hand or arm or of some object held in the hand used as a signal or greeting; also, to motion with the hands or with something held in them in signal or salute; to motion to (someone) to go in an indicated direction or to stop: to signal (waved down a passing car); to gesture with (the hand or an object) in greeting or farewell or in homage; to convey by waving (waved farewell); to brandish, flourish (waved a pistol menacingly); to become moved or brandished to and fro (signs waved in the crowd); to swing (something) back and forth or up and downWIGWAG: the art or practice of wigwagging: to send a signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code; also, to signal by wigwagging; to cause to wigwag; to make a signal (as by waving the hand or arm)WIGWAGGING: the art or practice of wigwagging: to send a signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code; also, to signal by wigwagging; to cause to wigwag; to make a signal (as by waving the hand or arm)WINCING: to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain): to flinchWORD: a gesture or series of gestures that symbolizes and communicates a meaning of an object or concept: a sign, a fundamental linguistic unit that designates an object or relation or has a purely syntactic functionWRING: to twist together (clasped hands) as a sign of anguishWRINGING: to twist together (clasped hands) as a sign of anguishWRUNG: past tense and past participle of to wring, to twist together (clasped hands) as a sign of anguish
Grasping, Holding not embracing
CHIN: to bring to or hold with the chin (chin a violin)CHINNED: to bring to or hold with the chin (chin a violin)CHINNING: to bring to or hold with the chin (chin a violin)CLENCH: to hold fast: to clutch; to set or close tightly (clench one’s teeth, clench one’s fists)CLENCHED: to hold fast: to clutch; to set or close tightly (clench one’s teeth, clench one’s fists)CLENCHING: to hold fast: to clutch; to set or close tightly (clench one’s teeth, clench one’s fists)CLINCH: to clench, to hold fast or firmly; to set or close tightly (clench one’s teeth, clench one’s fists)CLINCHING: to clench, to hold fast or firmly; to set or close tightly (clench one’s teeth, clench one’s fists)CLING: to hold or hold on tightly or tenaciouslyCLINGING: to hold or hold on tightly or tenaciouslyCLIP: to hold in a tight grip: to clutchCLIPPED: to hold in a tight grip: to clutchCLUNG: to hold or hold on tightly or tenaciouslyCLUTCH: the act of grasping, holding, or restraining; also, the claws or a hand in the act of grasping or seizing firmly (a rabbit in the clutch of a hawk); also, to grasp or hold with or as if with the hand or claws usually strongly, tightly, or suddenly; to seek to grasp and hold (clutched at her hand)CLUTCHED: the act of grasping, holding, or restraining; also, the claws or a hand in the act of grasping or seizing firmly (a rabbit in the clutch of a hawk); also, to grasp or hold with or as if with the hand or claws usually strongly, tightly, or suddenly; to seek to grasp and hold (clutched at her hand)COLLAR: to seize by the collar or neck; to preempt, to detainCOUCH: to place or hold level and pointed forward ready for use (couched his lance)COUCHED: to place or hold level and pointed forward ready for use (couched his lance)COUCHING: to place or hold level and pointed forward ready for use (couched his lance)GRAB: to take or seize by or as if by a sudden motion or grasp; to take hastilyGRABBING: to take or seize by or as if by a sudden motion or grasp; to take hastilyGRIP: to seize or hold firmlyGRIPPING: to seize or hold firmlyHANG: to take hold for support: cling (She hung on my arm.)HANGING: to take hold for support: cling (She hung on my arm.)HUNG: to take hold for support: cling (She hung on my arm.)JACK: informal: to grab, shove, or handle (someone or something) forcefullyLATCH: to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms —used with on or ontoLOCK: a controlling hold (she had a lock on the election)LOCKED: a controlling hold (she had a lock on the election)NABBED: to seize suddenlyNABBING: to seize suddenlyPINCH: to press painfully; to squeeze or compress painfully; an act of pinching: a squeeze; also, to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument; also, to squeeze or compress painfully; to restrain or limit narrowly: to constrict; to narrow, taper; to compress, to squeezePINCHING: to press painfully; to squeeze or compress painfully; an act of pinching: a squeeze; also, to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument; also, to squeeze or compress painfully; to restrain or limit narrowly: to constrict; to narrow, taper; to compress, to squeezePINION: to disable or restrain by binding the arms; to bind fast: shacklePINIONED: to disable or restrain by binding the arms; to bind fast: shacklePINIONING: to disable or restrain by binding the arms; to bind fast: shacklePLUCK: to move, remove, or separate forcibly or abruptly (plucked the child from the middle of the street)PLUCK: to pull or pick off or out; to make a sharp pull or twitch; to pick, pull, or grasp at; also, an act or instance of plucking or pullingPOUNCING: to swoop upon and seize something with or as if with talons; to seize upon and make capital of something (such as another's blunder or an opportunity)TACKLE: to seize, take hold of, or grapple with especially with the intention of stopping or subduing; also, the act or an instance of tacklingTACKLED: to seize, take hold of, or grapple with especially with the intention of stopping or subduing; also, the act or an instance of tacklingTAKE: to grasp, grip (take the child by the hand)TAKEN: to grasp, grip (take the child by the hand)TANGLE: to seize and hold in or as if in a snare: to entrapTANGLING: to seize and hold in or as if in a snare: to entrapTENACITY: the quality or state of being tenacious, not easily pulled apart (a tenacious grip), retentive (a tenacious memory)TENTACLE: something that resembles a tentacle especially in or as if in grasping or feeling out (corruption spreading its tentacles)TIGHT: strongly fixed or held: secure (a tight jar lid, a tight grip); not slack or loose: taut (kept the reins tight, a tight knot, a tight drumhead)TIGHTEN: re: having elements close together (a tight formation): to make tight or tighter; to become tight or tighterTIGHTENING: re: having elements close together (a tight formation): to make tight or tighter; to become tight or tighterTIGHTLY: strongly fixed or held: secure (a tight jar lid, a tight grip); not slack or loose: taut (kept the reins tight, a tight knot, a tight drumhead)TOIL: something by which one is held fast or inextricably involved: a snare, trap —usually used in plural (caught in the toils of the law); also, to snare, to trapTONG: to take, gather, hold, or handle with tongs; to use tongs especially in taking or gathering somethingTONGED: to take, gather, hold, or handle with tongs; to use tongs especially in taking or gathering somethingTONGING: to take, gather, hold, or handle with tongs; to use tongs especially in taking or gathering somethingTOOK: to grasp, grip (take the child by the hand)UNHAND: old-fashioned + literary: to remove the hand from: let go (Unhand me, sir!)UNHANDED: old-fashioned + literary: to remove the hand from: let go (Unhand me, sir!)
Kicking, Trampling, Toeing
BOOT: a kick with the foot (gave the ball a good boot); also, to kickBOOTED: a kick with the foot (gave the ball a good boot); also, to kickBOOTING: a kick with the foot (gave the ball a good boot); also, to kickKICK: a blow or sudden forceful thrust with the foot; also, to strike out with the foot or feetKICKED: a blow or sudden forceful thrust with the foot; also, to strike out with the foot or feetKICKING: a blow or sudden forceful thrust with the foot; also, to strike out with the foot or feetKNEE: a blow with the bent knee; also, to strike with the kneeKNEECAP: to shoot or otherwise maim or disable the knee of (someone) —often used figuratively [meaning to incapacitate]KNEECAPPED: to shoot or otherwise maim or disable the knee of (someone) —often used figuratively [meaning to incapacitate]KNEED: a blow with the bent knee; also, to strike with the kneeKNEEING: a blow with the bent knee; also, to strike with the kneeTOED: to touch, reach, or drive with the toe (toe a football)TROD: past tense and past participle of tread, to beat or press with the feet: to trample; to subdue or repress as if by trampling: to crush
Kneeling, Bending, Bowing
BEND: to incline the body in token of submission (bend to the queen)BENDING: to incline the body in token of submission (bend to the queen)BOWED: to incline especially in respect or submission (bow their heads in prayer); to incline the head or body in salutation or assent or to acknowledge applause (bowing to the audience); to express by bending the head, body, or knee: to express by bowing (bowing his appreciation); (adj.) bent downward and forward (listened with bowed heads); having the back and head inclined; also, to bend the head, body, or knee in reverence, submission, or shame (Bow before the king.) (bowed his head in shame)BOWING: to incline especially in respect or submission (bow their heads in prayer); to incline the head or body in salutation or assent or to acknowledge applause (bowing to the audience); to express by bending the head, body, or knee: to express by bowing (bowing his appreciation); (adj.) bent downward and forward (listened with bowed heads); having the back and head inclined; also, to bend the head, body, or knee in reverence, submission, or shame (Bow before the king.) (bowed his head in shame)CROUCH: to lower the body stance especially by bending the legs; to lie close to the ground with the legs bent (as a cat crouches); to bend or bow servilely: to cringe; to bow especially in humility or fearDIPPED: to lower the body momentarily especially as part of an athletic or dancing motionDIPPING: to lower the body momentarily especially as part of an athletic or dancing motionDUCK: to lower the head or body suddenly; to bow, bob; to descend suddenly: dipDUCKED: to lower the head or body suddenly; to bow, bob; to descend suddenly: dipFALL: to drop oneself to a lower position (fell to his knees)FALLEN: to drop oneself to a lower position (fell to his knees)FALLING: to drop oneself to a lower position (fell to his knees)FALLS: to drop oneself to a lower position (fell to his knees)FELL: to drop oneself to a lower position (fell to his knees)INCLINE: to bend the head or body forward: to bow; to cause to stoop or bow: to bendINCLINED: to bend the head or body forward: to bow; to cause to stoop or bow: to bendINCLINING: inclination (noun): a bow, a nod; also, an act or the action of bending or inclining; also, to bend the head or body forward: to bow; to cause to stoop or bow: to bendKNEEL: to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor; to fall or rest on the kneesKNEELED: to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor; to fall or rest on the kneesKNELT: to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor; to fall or rest on the kneesKOWTOW: to show obsequious deference: to fawn; to kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in token of homage, worship, or deep respect; also, an act of kowtowingLOUT: to bow in respect (lout as the queen passed by); to submit, yield (louted to the emperor)NODDED: to make a quick downward motion of the head as in expressing assent or salutation (nodded in agreement, nodded a greeting); to signify by a nod (nodded their approval); to bend or sway the upper part gently downward or forward: to bob gently (plumes nodding on a helmet, nodding flowers on long stems)NODDING: to make a quick downward motion of the head as in expressing assent or salutation (nodded in agreement, nodded a greeting); to signify by a nod (nodded their approval); to bend or sway the upper part gently downward or forward: to bob gently (plumes nodding on a helmet, nodding flowers on long stems)
Maiming and Wounding
FORCING: to do violence to, especially: to rapeGOUGE: to force out (an eye) with the thumb; to thrust the thumb into the eye ofGOUGED: to force out (an eye) with the thumb; to thrust the thumb into the eye ofGOUGING: to force out (an eye) with the thumb; to thrust the thumb into the eye ofHARM: physical or mental damage: injury: mischief, hurtHURT: to inflict with physical pain: to woundIMPALE: to pierce with or as if with something pointed; especially: to torture or kill by fixing on a sharp stakeJACK: to cause injury to (someone or something): to beat up or hurt (someone): to jack upLIMB: to dismemberMAIM: to mutilate, disfigure or wound seriouslyMAIMED: to mutilate, disfigure or wound seriouslyMAIMING: to mutilate, disfigure or wound seriouslyMANGLE: to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushingMANGLED: to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushingMANHANDLE: to handle roughlyMANHANDLED: to handle roughlyMARTYR: to inflict agonizing pain on; to tortureMARTYRDOM: tortureMAUL: to beat, bruise; to handle roughlyMAULING: to beat, bruise; to handle roughlyMAYHEM: willful and permanent disabling, mutilation, or disfigurement of any part of the bodyPAIN: to make suffer or cause distress to: to hurt; to give or have a sensation of painPAINED: to make suffer or cause distress to: to hurt; to give or have a sensation of painPAINING: to make suffer or cause distress to: to hurt; to give or have a sensation of painPINCH: to cause physical or mental pain toPINCHING: to cause physical or mental pain toRACK: an instrument of torture on which a body is stretched; also, to torture on the rack; also, a cause of anguish or pain; acute suffering; also, to cause to suffer torture, pain, anguish, or ruinROUGH: characterized by harshness, violence, or force (rough treatment, rough sports, grew up in a rough area); also, to subject [someone] to abuse: to manhandle, beat —usually used with up (The prisoner claimed he was roughed up by guards.)TORN: past participle of tear, to wound by or as if by pulling apart by force: to lacerate (tear the skin)TOUCH: to commit violence upon (swears he never touched the animal)TOUCHED: to commit violence upon (swears he never touched the animal)TURN: to make a sudden violent assault especially without evident cause (the man suddenly turned on his friend)VIOLATION: rape: unlawful sexual activity and usually sexual intercourse carried out forcibly or under threat of injury against a person's will or with a person who is beneath a certain age or incapable of valid consent because of mental illness, mental deficiency, intoxication, unconsciousness, or deception; ravishment; the act of violating: the state of being violatedVIOLENT: marked by the use of usually harmful or destructive physical force (a violent attack, violent crime); caused by physical force or violence: not natural (a violent death); showing or including violence (violent movies); prone to commit acts of violence (violent government agents)WORRY: to assail with rough or aggressive attack or treatment: to torment; also, to touch or disturb something repeatedly
Pushing, Prodding, Shoving
BULL: to advance forcefully; to force (bulled his way through the crowd)
BUTT: to strike or shove with the head or horns; also, a blow or thrust usually with the head or hornsBUTTED: to strike or shove with the head or hornsBUTTING: to strike or shove with the head or hornsDIGGING: poke, prod (dug me in the ribs with his elbow)ELBOW: to push with the elbow: to jostle; to shove aside by pushing with or as if with the elbow; to force (one's way) by pushing with or as if with the elbow; to advance by pushing with the elbowELBOWED: to push with the elbow: to jostle; to shove aside by pushing with or as if with the elbow; to force (one's way) by pushing with or as if with the elbow; to advance by pushing with the elbow
FORCING: to press, drive, pass, or effect against resistance or inertia (force your way through)HUNCH: to push or put (someone or something) in a rough, careless, or hasty manner: to thrust, shoveHUNCHED: to push or put (someone or something) in a rough, careless, or hasty manner: to thrust, shoveHUNCHING: to push or put (someone or something) in a rough, careless, or hasty manner: to thrust, shoveJAMMING: to force one's way into a restricted space (People continued to jam into the already crowded hall.); to press into a close or tight position (jammed his hat on); to push forcibly (jammed the shovel into the ground)KNUCKLE: to press or rub with the knucklesKNUCKLED: to press or rub with the knucklesLUNGE: to thrust or propel (something, such as a blow) in a lungeLUNGED: to thrust or propel (something, such as a blow) in a lungeLUNGING: to thrust or propel (something, such as a blow) in a lungeNOOGIE: the act of rubbing one's knuckles on a person's head so as to produce a mildly painful sensationNUDGE: to touch or push gently; to prod lightly; to urge into action, to give a nudgeNUDGED: to touch or push gently; to prod lightly; to urge into action, to give a nudgeNUDGING: to touch or push gently; to prod lightly; to urge into action, to give a nudgePOKE: a quick thrust: a jab; also, to prod, jab; to make a prodding, jabbing, or thrusting movement especially repeatedly; to urge or stir by prodding or jabbingPOLE: to act upon with a pole; to impel or push with a polePOLING: to act upon with a pole; to impel or push with a polePOPPED: to push, put, or thrust suddenly or briefly (popped her head in the door)POPPING: to push, put, or thrust suddenly or briefly (popped her head in the door)PRICK: to thrustPRINT: a mark made by pressure: an impression; also, a fingerprint: the impression of a fingertip on any surface; also, something impressed with a print or formed in a mold; also, to impress something in or on; to stamp (something, such as a mark) in or on somethingPROD: a pointed instrument used to prod; also, to poke or stir as if with a prod; to thrust a pointed instrument into: to prickPRODDING: a pointed instrument used to prod; also, to poke or stir as if with a prod; to thrust a pointed instrument into: to prick
Striking, Beating
BANG: a resounding blow; also, to strike sharplyBANGED: a resounding blow; also, to strike sharplyBANGING: a resounding blow; also, to strike sharplyBEAN: to strike (a person) on the head with an objectBEANED: to strike (a person) on the head with an objectBEAT: to strike repeatedly; to strike directly against forcefully and repeatedly: to dash against; to strike repeatedly so as to inflict painBEATEN: to strike repeatedly; to strike directly against forcefully and repeatedly: to dash against; to strike repeatedly so as to inflict painBELT: a jarring blow: a whack; also, to beat with or as if with a belt: thrash; to strike, hitBELTING: a jarring blow: a whack; also, to beat with or as if with a belt: thrash; to strike, hitBIFF: to whack, to strikeBIFFED: to whack, to strikeBLOW: a forcible or sudden act or effort: assault (at a single blow); a forcible stroke delivered with a part of the body (such as the fist) or with an instrumentBONK: to hit or strikeBOWL: to strike with a swiftly moving object (bowled over by a base runner)BOWLED: to strike with a swiftly moving object (bowled over by a base runner)BOWLING: to strike with a swiftly moving object (bowled over by a base runner)BOXING: to hit (something, especially someone's ears) with the handBRAIN: to hit on the headBRAINING: to hit on the headBUFFET: a blow especially with the hand; something that strikes with telling force; also, to strike sharply especially with the hand: to cuff; to strike repeatedly: to batter; to drive, force, move, or attack by or as if by repeated blows
BULL: to act on with violenceBUMP: a sudden forceful blow, impact, or jolt (felt a bump when the boat hit the dock); also, to strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt —often used with into or against (The boat bumped against the pier.); to strike or knock (something, such as a body part) with sudden force or violence (I fell and bumped my head.); to hit and move or dislodge (someone or something) (Be careful not to bump that vase.)BUMPING: a sudden forceful blow, impact, or jolt (felt a bump when the boat hit the dock); also, to strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt —often used with into or against (The boat bumped against the pier.); to strike or knock (something, such as a body part) with sudden force or violence (I fell and bumped my head.); to hit and move or dislodge (someone or something) (Be careful not to bump that vase.)BUTT: to strike or shove with the head or horns; also, a blow or thrust usually with the head or hornsBUTTED: to strike or shove with the head or hornsBUTTING: to strike or shove with the head or hornsCANE: a rod or stick used for flogging; also, to beat with a caneCANED: to beat with a caneCANING: to beat with a caneCATCH: to be struck by (he caught a bullet in the leg)CLIP: a sharp blow; also, to hit, to punch; especially: to strike in passingCLIPPED: a sharp blow; also, to hit, to punch; especially: to strike in passingCLOCK: to hit hardCLOCKED: to hit hardCLOUT: a blow especially with the hand; also, to hit forcefullyCLUB: to beat or strike with or as if with a clubCLUBBED: to beat or strike with or as if with a clubCLUNK: to hit something with a clunk; to strike or hit with a clunkCLUNKED: to hit something with a clunk; to strike or hit with a clunkCONK: to hit especially on the head: to knock outCONKED: to hit especially on the head: to knock outCONKING: to hit especially on the head: to knock outCRACK: to strike with a sharp noise: to rap; also, a sharp resounding blow (gave him a crack on the head)CUFF: a blow with the hand especially when open: a slap; also, to strike especially with or as if with the palm of the hand: to buffetCUFFED: a blow with the hand especially when open: a slap; also, to strike especially with or as if with the palm of the hand: to buffetDING: to strike or knock against (got dinged on the elbow)DINGING: to strike or knock against (got dinged on the elbow)DRUB: to beat severely; also, to drum, stamp; to make a succession of strokes or vibrations that produce sounds like drumbeatsDUMP: slang: to knock down: to beatDUMPED: slang: to knock down: to beatFLAIL: to move, swing, or beat as if wielding a flail; to move, swing, or beat like a flail; to strike with or as if with a flail; to move, swing, or beat as if wielding a flailFLAILING: to move, swing, or beat as if wielding a flail; to move, swing, or beat like a flail; to strike with or as if with a flail; to move, swing, or beat as if wielding a flailFLAP: a stroke with something broad: slap; to beat with or as if with a flapFLAPPING: a stroke with something broad: slap; to beat with or as if with a flapFLAY: to lash, to beat with or as if with a whipFLOG: to beat with or as if with a rod or whipFLOGGING: to beat with or as if with a rod or whipFLOOR: to knock or bring downFLOORING: to knock or bring downGAUNTLET: a double file of men facing each other and armed with clubs or other weapons with which to strike at an individual who is made to run between them —used with runHIDE: to give a beating to: to flogHIDING: to give a beating to: to flogHITTABLE: capable of being hitHITTING: to reach with or as if with a sudden blow; to strike a blow; to deliver (something, such as a blow) by action; to apply forcefully or suddenly (hit the brakes)IMPACT: an impinging or striking especially of one body against another; to strike forcefully; also, a forceful contact or onset; also: the impetus communicated in or as if in such a contact; also: to cause to strike forcefully; also, to impinge or make contact especially forcefully
IMPINGE: to strike or dash especially with a sharp collisionIMPINGED: to strike or dash especially with a sharp collisionIMPINGING: to strike or dash especially with a sharp collisionKAYO*: the act of knocking out: the condition of being knocked out, especially, the termination of a boxing match when one boxer has been knocked down and is unable to rise and resume boxing within a specified time; pronunciation of KO, abbreviation for knockout, the act of knocking out: the condition of being knocked out; the termination of a boxing match when one boxer has been knocked down and is unable to rise and resume boxing within a specified time; a technical knockout; a blow that knocks out an opponentKNOCK: to strike something with a sharp blowKNOCKED: to strike something with a sharp blowKNOCKING: to strike something with a sharp blowLACE: to beat, to lashLACED: to beat, to lashLACING: to beat, to lashLAID: to lay: to beat or strike down with forceLAMMED*: to beat soundly; to strike or thrashLARRUP: a forcible stroke delivered with a part of the body (such as the fist) or with an instrumentLAYING: to lay: to beat or strike down with forceLEFT: a blow struck with the left fistLEVEL: to knock down (leveled him with one punch); to lay level with or as if with the ground: to razeLEVELED: to knock down (leveled him with one punch); to lay level with or as if with the ground: to raze
LEVELER: one that levels, to knock down (leveled him with one punch); to lay level with or as if with the ground: to razeLEVELING: to knock down (leveled him with one punch); to lay level with or as if with the ground: to razeLICK: a sharp hit: a blow; also, to strike repeatedly: to thrashLICKED: a sharp hit: a blow; also, to strike repeatedly: to thrashLICKING: a sharp hit: a blow; also, to strike repeatedly: to thrashMILL: to hit out with the fistsMILLED: to hit out with the fistsMILLING: to hit out with the fistsMOWED: to cause to fall: to knock downMOWING: to cause to fall: to knock downMOWN: to cause to fall: to knock downNAIL: to hit or strike in a forceful manner: to whack (nailed him on the head with a rock)NAILING: to hit or strike in a forceful manner: to whack (nailed him on the head with a rock)NETTLE: to strike or sting with or as if with nettlesNETTLED: to strike or sting with or as if with nettlesPADDLE: to punish by or as if by beating with a paddlePADDLED: to punish by or as if by beating with a paddlePANCAKE: to knock flatPANCAKED: to knock flatPELT: a blow or a whack; also, to strike with a succession of blows or missiles (pelted him with stones); to deliver a succession of blows or missiles; to beat or dash repeatedly against (hailstones pelting the roof); to beat incessantlyPELTED: a blow or a whack; also, to strike with a succession of blows or missiles (pelted him with stones); to deliver a succession of blows or missiles; to beat or dash repeatedly against (hailstones pelting the roof); to beat incessantlyPIED: past tense and past participle of pie, to throw a pie at (someone): to hit (someone) especially in the face with a piePLANT: to place firmly or forcibly (planted a hard blow on his chin)POKE: a blow with the fist: a punch; also, to hit, punch (poked him in the nose); to deliver (a blow) with the fist; to strike out at somethingPOMMEL: to pummel (M-W: pummel is alteration of pommel)POPPED: to strike or knock sharply: to hitPOPPING: to strike or knock sharply: to hitPOUND: to strike heavily or repeatedly; to strike heavy repeated blowsPOUNDED: to strike heavily or repeatedly; to strike heavy repeated blowsPUMMEL: to pound, to beat; M-W: alteration of pommelPUMMELED: to pound, to beat; M-W: alteration of pommelRAMMING: to strike with violence: to crash; to strike against violently; to force in by or as if by drivingRAPPING: to strike with a sharp blow; to strike a quick sharp blowRIDING: to give with (a punch) to soften the impactRIGHT: a blow struck with the right hand (gave him a hard right on the jaw)RIPPING: to hit sharply (ripped a double to left field)TAGGED: to hit solidlyTAGGING: to hit solidlyTANNED: to thrash, to whipTANNING: a sound spanking; also, to thrash, to whipTHUD: a blow, a forcible stroke delivered with a part of the body (such as the fist) or with an instrument; also, to move or strike so as to make a thudTHUDDED: a blow, a forcible stroke delivered with a part of the body (such as the fist) or with an instrument; also, to move or strike so as to make a thudTHUMP: a blow or knock with or as if with something blunt or heavy; also: the sound made by such a blow; to pound, knock, whip, or thrash; also, to inflict a thump or to make or move with a thumping soundTRIM: to administer a beating to: to thrashTRIMMING: a defeat, a beating; also, to administer a beating to: to thrashTROMP: to give a physical beating toWALLOP: a powerful blow: punch; to hit with force: sock; to thrash soundly: to lambaste; something resembling a wallop especially in suddenness of forceWELT: a heavy blow; also, to hit hardWELTED: a heavy blow; also, to hit hardWHALE: to lash, to thrash; to strike or hit vigorouslyWHAM: a solid blow; to propel, strike, or beat so as to produce a loud impact; to hit or explode with a loud impactWHIP: a stroke or cut with or as if with a whip; also, to strike with a slender lithe implement (such as a lash or rod) especially as a punishment; to spank, to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand; to strike as a lash does (rain whipped the pavement); also, to drive or urge on by or as if by using a whipWHIPPING: a severe beating or chastisement; also, a stroke or cut with or as if with a whip; also, to strike with a slender lithe implement (such as a lash or rod) especially as a punishment; to spank, to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand; to strike as a lash does (rain whipped the pavement); also, to drive or urge on by or as if by using a whipWHOP: a heavy blow: a thump; also, to beat, to strikeWHOPPING: a heavy blow: a thump; also, to beat, to strikeWHUPPING: to administer a beating to especially as punishment; alteration of whipWIPE: a blow, a strikeZING: to hit suddenly: to zapZINGING: to hit suddenly: to zap
Throwing, Catching
BARRAGING: to deliver a barrage (a vigorous or rapid outpouring or projection of many things at once) against [someone or something] (were barraged with bullets, being barraged by campaign ads before the electionCATCH: to grasp and hold on to (something in motion) (catch a fly ball)
CLOD: to pelt with clods or to drive by pelting with clods [NOTE: This sense is not in M-W abridged, Collins, or NOAD, but it is in M-W unabridged.]CLODDING: to pelt with clods or to drive by pelting with clods [NOTE: This sense is not in M-W abridged, Collins, or NOAD, but it is in M-W unabridged.]COCK: to draw or bend back in preparation for throwing or hitting (cock one’s arm, cock a bat)COCKED: to draw or bend back in preparation for throwing or hitting (cock one’s arm, cock a bat)COCKING: to draw or bend back in preparation for throwing or hitting (cock one’s arm, cock a bat)EGGED: to pelt with eggsEGGING: to pelt with eggsFLAP: to toss sharply: to flingFLAPPING: to toss sharply: to flingFLING: to throw forcefully, impetuously, or casuallyFLINGING: to throw forcefully, impetuously, or casuallyFLIP: to toss so as to cause to turn over in the airFLIPPED: to toss so as to cause to turn over in the airFLIPPING: to toss so as to cause to turn over in the airFLUNG: to throw forcefully, impetuously, or casuallyHURL: to throw down with violence; to throw forcefully: to fling; to pitch; to throw usually with a particular objective or toward a particular pointLANCE: to throw forward: to hurlLANCED: to throw forward: to hurlLANCING: to throw forward: to hurlLAUNCH: to throw forward: to hurl; to release, catapult, or send off (a self-propelled object) (launch a rocket)LOBBED: to throw, hit, or propel easily or in a high arcLOBBING: to throw, hit, or propel easily or in a high arcLOBS: plural of lob, a soft high-arching shot, throw, or kick; also, to throw, hit, or propel easily or in a high arcLOFT: to propel through the air or into space; to propel a ball high into the air; also, the act of loftingPEBBLE: to pelt with pebblesPEGGED: to throwPEGGING: to throwPELT: to hurl, to throwPELTED: to hurl, to throwPITCH: to throw usually with a particular objective or toward a particular point (pitch hay onto a wagon); also, to toss (something, such as coins) so as to fall at or near a mark (pitch pennies)PITCHED: to throw usually with a particular objective or toward a particular point (pitch hay onto a wagon); also, to toss (something, such as coins) so as to fall at or near a mark (pitch pennies)PITCHING: to throw usually with a particular objective or toward a particular point (pitch hay onto a wagon); also, to toss (something, such as coins) so as to fall at or near a mark (pitch pennies)POUND: to move, throw, or carry forcefully and aggressively (pound the ball down the field)POUNDED: to move, throw, or carry forcefully and aggressively (pound the ball down the field)RIFLING: to hit or throw (a ball) with great force or speedTHROW: the distance a missile may be thrown; also, an act of throwing, hurling, or flinging; also, to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm (throw a baseball) or by any manner; also, to fling (oneself) precipitately (threw herself down on the sofa); to drive or impel violently: to dash (the ship was thrown on a reef)THROWN: the distance a missile may be thrown; also, an act of throwing, hurling, or flinging; also, to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm (throw a baseball) or by any manner; also, to fling (oneself) precipitately (threw herself down on the sofa); to drive or impel violently: to dash (the ship was thrown on a reef)WILD: tending to throw inaccurately (a wild pitcher) (that throw was wild)
Touching, Tapping not violence, not sexual
BOBBED: to strike with a quick light blow: to rapBOBBING: to strike with a quick light blow: to rapBOBS: to strike with a quick light blow: to rapBOOP: It’s not in M-W (unabridged), but NOAD includes it as follows: (verb) to gently poke, especially on the nose, as an affectionate gesture; also, a gentle poke, especially on the nose, given as an affectionate gestureCLAP: to strike with the flat of the hand in a friendly way (clapped his friend on the shoulder); a friendly slap (a clap on the back)FIVE: a gesture in which two people slap each other's extended hands (as in greeting or celebration) —usually used in the phrases give one five or slap one fiveFLICK: to strike lightly with a quick sharp motionPALM: to touch with the palm: such as to stroke with the palm or handPALM: to touch with the palm: such as to stroke with the palm or handPALMED: to touch with the palm: such as to stroke with the palm or handPALMED: to touch with the palm: such as to stroke with the palm or handPATTED: to strike or beat gently; to strike lightly with a flat instrument; to flatten, smooth, or put into place or shape with light blowsPATTED: to tap or stroke gently with the hand to soothe, caress, or show approvalPATTING: to strike or beat gently; to strike lightly with a flat instrument; to flatten, smooth, or put into place or shape with light blowsPATTING: to tap or stroke gently with the hand to soothe, caress, or show approvalPAWING: to flail at or grab for wildly; to flail or grab wildly; to search especially carelessly or roughly (pawed through the box of discount items)PAWING: to touch or strike at as if with a paw; to scrape or beat with or as if with a hoof; to touch or strike as if with a paw; to beat or scrape something with or as if with a hoofTAPPED: to give a light blow with (tapped a pencil on the table); to bring about by repeated light blows (tapped out a story on the laptop)TAPPING: to give a light blow with (tapped a pencil on the table); to bring about by repeated light blows (tapped out a story on the laptop); also, the act, process, or means by which something is tappedTICK: to touch with a momentary glancing blow (ticked the ball)TICKING: to touch with a momentary glancing blow (ticked the ball)TICKLE: a tickling sensation; something that tickles; also, the act of tickling; also, to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements; to have a tingling or prickling sensation (my back tickles); to excite the surface nerves to prickle; to touch or stir gently (a pianist tickling the ivories)TIPPED: to strike lightly: tap; to give (something, such as a baseball) a glancing blowTIPPING: to strike lightly: tap; to give (something, such as a baseball) a glancing blowTITILLATE: to excite pleasurably; to arouse by stimulation; to act as a stimulant to pleasurable excitement; to tickleTITILLATING: to excite pleasurably; to arouse by stimulation; to act as a stimulant to pleasurable excitement; to tickleTITILLATION: to excite pleasurably; to arouse by stimulation; to act as a stimulant to pleasurable excitement; to tickleTOUCH: a light stroke, tap, or push; also, to strike or push lightly especially with the hand or foot or an implementTOUCH: the act or fact of touching; also, to bring a bodily part into contact with especially so as to perceive through the tactile sense: to handle or feel gently usually with the intent to understand or appreciate; to put hands upon in any way or degree; to cause to be briefly in contact or conjunction with something; also, to feel something with a body part (such as the hand or foot)TOUCHED: a light stroke, tap, or push; also, to strike or push lightly especially with the hand or foot or an implementTOUCHED: the act or fact of touching; also, to bring a bodily part into contact with especially so as to perceive through the tactile sense: to handle or feel gently usually with the intent to understand or appreciate; to put hands upon in any way or degree; to cause to be briefly in contact or conjunction with something; also, to feel something with a body part (such as the hand or foot)
Walking, Running, Leaping by humans
AFOOT: on foot; in the process of development: underwayAMBLE: to go at or as if at an easy gait: to saunterAMBLING: to go at or as if at an easy gait: to saunterAMBULANT: moving about: ambulatoryAMBULATE: to move from place to place: to walkBOUND: a leap, a jump (cleared the hedge at a bound); also, to move by leaping (deer bounding across a field) (She bounded down the stairs.)BOUNDED: a leap, a jump (cleared the hedge at a bound); also, to move by leaping (deer bounding across a field) (She bounded down the stairs.)BUMBLE: to proceed unsteadily: to stumbleBUMBLED: to proceed unsteadily: to stumbleCOCK: to strut, to swagger (did a lot of bragging and cocking after winning the game)COCKED: to strut, to swagger (did a lot of bragging and cocking after winning the game)COCKING: to strut, to swagger (did a lot of bragging and cocking after winning the game)CRUNCH: to make one's way with a crushing noise (crunched through the leaves)GAIT: a manner of walking or moving on foot; to walk with a particular gaitGAIT: a manner or rate of movement or progress (the leisurely gait of summer)GALUMPH: to move with a clumsy heavy tread; perhaps blend of gallop + triumphant; Coined by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lewis dodgson) in the poem "Jabberwocky" (1872), apparently in the sense "to march exultingly."GIMP*: to limp, hobbleGIMPING*: to limp, hobbleHALT: to walk or proceed with a limpHALTED: to walk or proceed with a limpHALTING: to walk or proceed with a limpHITCH: a limp; also, to move with halts and jerks: to hobbleHOOF: to walk especially with haste (e.g., hoofed it to the lecture hall)HOOFED: walked, especially with hasteHOPPED: to jump over, or to move by a quick springy leap or in a series of leapsHOPPING: to jump over, or to move by a quick springy leap or in a series of leapsHOTFOOT: in haste; also, to go hotfoot, to hurryICEMAN: a man skilled in traveling on iceICEMEN: a man skilled in traveling on iceJOGGING: to run [as a person] or ride [a horse] at a slow trot; to go at a slow, leisurely, or monotonous pace: to trudgeLAUNCH: to spring forward: to take offLEAP: an act of leaping: a spring, a bound; also, to spring free from or as if from the ground: to jump; to pass over by leaping (leaped the wall)LEAPED: an act of leaping: a spring, a bound; also, to spring free from or as if from the ground: to jump; to pass over by leaping (leaped the wall)LEAPT: an act of leaping: a spring, a bound; also, to spring free from or as if from the ground: to jump; to pass over by leaping (leaped the wall)LEGGED: to use the legs in walkingLEGGING: to use the legs in walkingLIMP: an uneven movement or gait: a favoring of one leg while walking; also, to walk with an uneven and usually slow movement or gait, especially: to walk favoring one leg; also, to go unsteadily: to falterLIMPING: an uneven movement or gait: a favoring of one leg while walking; also, to walk with an uneven and usually slow movement or gait, especially: to walk favoring one leg; also, to go unsteadily: to falterMARCH: to move along steadily usually with a rhythmic stride and in step with others; also, the regular measured stride or rhythmic step used in marching; also, to cause to march (marched the children off to bed); also, to stand in orderly array suggestive of marching; also, to cover by marching: to traverse (marched 10 miles); also; the action of marching; also, the distance covered within a specific period of time by marchingMINCE: to walk with short steps in a prim affected mannerMINCED: to walk with short steps in a prim affected mannerMINCING: to walk with short steps in a prim affected mannerNAVIGATING: get around, move (was well enough to navigate under his own power)
OVER: to leap overPACE: a manner of walking: tread; also, a step: an advance or movement made by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere; also, to walk with often slow or measured tread; also, to cover at a walk (could hear him pacing the floor)PACED: a manner of walking: tread; also, a step: an advance or movement made by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere; also, to walk with often slow or measured tread; also, to cover at a walk (could hear him pacing the floor)PACING: a manner of walking: tread; also, a step: an advance or movement made by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere; also, to walk with often slow or measured tread; also, to cover at a walk (could hear him pacing the floor)PADDED: to traverse on foot; to go on foot: to walk, especially: to walk with or as if with padded feetPADDING: to traverse on foot; to go on foot: to walk, especially: to walk with or as if with padded feetPADDLE: to toddle: to walk with short tottering steps in the manner of a young childPADDLED: to toddle: to walk with short tottering steps in the manner of a young childPANT: to run pantingPANTING: to run pantingPARADING: to promenade; to cause to maneuver or march: marshal; also, to march in or as if in a processionPLOD: to walk heavily or slowly: to trudge; to tread slowly or heavily along or overPLODDING: to walk heavily or slowly: to trudge; to tread slowly or heavily along or overPRANCING: to walk or move in a spirited manner: to strutROLL: to walk with a swinging gait: to swayRUNNING: (n) the action of running; also, to go faster than a walk, specifically: to go steadily by springing steps so that both feet leave the ground for an instant in each step; to accomplish or perform by or as if by running (ran a great race, run errands)TAPPED: to walk with light audible steps (heard her tapping down the hall)TAPPING: to walk with light audible steps (heard her tapping down the hall)TIPTOE: the position of being balanced on the balls of the feet and toes with the heels raised —usually used with on; also: the ends of the toes; standing or walking on or as if on tiptoe; cautious, stealthy; also, to walk or proceed quietly or cautiously on or as if on tiptoe; to stand or raise oneself on tiptoeTIPTOED: the position of being balanced on the balls of the feet and toes with the heels raised —usually used with on; also: the ends of the toes; standing or walking on or as if on tiptoe; cautious, stealthy; also, to walk or proceed quietly or cautiously on or as if on tiptoe; to stand or raise oneself on tiptoeTODDLE: to walk with short tottering steps in the manner of a young child; also, to take a stroll: to saunterTODDLED: to walk with short tottering steps in the manner of a young child; also, to take a stroll: to saunterTOED: to tiptoe; also, to stand, walk, or be placed so that the toes assume an indicated position or directionTRACK: a footprint whether recent or fossil; also, to carry (mud or other material) on the feet and deposit (tracking mud); also, to leave tracks; to make tracks uponTRAIL: to walk or proceed draggingly, heavily, or wearily: to plod, trudgeTRAMP: a walking trip: a hike; also, to travel about on foot: to hike; to travel or wander through or over on foot; also, to walk, tread, or step especially heavily; also, to tread on forcibly and repeatedly; also, to journey as a trampTRIP: a faltering step caused by stumbling (an ankle injury caused by a trip); also, to catch the foot against something so as to stumble; also, to cause to stumble —often used with up; also, a quick light step (she came tripping into the room); also, to dance, skip, or caper with light quick steps; to walk with light quick stepsTROD: past tense and past participle of tread, to step or walk on or over; to walk or proceed along: to follow (treading a fine line between tradition and innovation); to move or proceed on or as if on foot (must tread lightly); to set foot (has gone where others fear to tread); to put one's foot: to: step (carelessly treading on the flowers); to form by treading: to beat (tread a path)TROMP: by alteration from tramp, to walk, tread, or step especially heavily; to step hard: to stampTROOP: to go one's way: to walk (They trooped off to school.)TROT: a jogging gait of a human that falls between a walk and a run; also, to proceed at a trot; to run at a slow, steady pace; VAULT: to leap vigorously; to leap over; also, an act of vaulting: a leapWADDLE: an awkward clumsy swaying gait; also, to walk with short steps swinging the forepart of the body from side to side; to move clumsily in a manner suggesting a waddleWADDLED: an awkward clumsy swaying gait; also, to walk with short steps swinging the forepart of the body from side to side; to move clumsily in a manner suggesting a waddleWADE: an act of wading (a wade in the brook); also, to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air; also, to pass or cross by wadingWADED: an act of wading (a wade in the brook); also, to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air; also, to pass or cross by wadingWADING: an act of wading (a wade in the brook); also, to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air; also, to pass or cross by wadingWAGGING: to waddle, to walk with short steps swinging the forepart of the body from side to side; to move clumsily in a manner suggesting a waddleWALK: the gait of a biped in which the feet are lifted alternately with one foot not clear of the ground before the other touches; an act or instance of going on foot especially for exercise or pleasure (go for a walk, took a long walk around the neighborhood); a route regularly traversed by a person in the performance of a particular activity (such as patrolling, begging, or vending); a characteristic manner of walking (his walk is just like his father's); to move along on foot; to advance by steps; to come or go easily or readily; to go at a walk; to go on foot for exercise or pleasure; an act or instance of going on foot especially for exercise or pleasure (go for a walk); to accompany on foot: to walk with (walked her home); to bring to a specified condition by walking (walked us off our feet); to follow on foot for the purpose of measuring, surveying, or inspecting (walk a boundary); to pass on foot or as if on foot through, along, over, or upon: to traverse, perambulate (walk the streets, walk a tightrope); to perform or accomplish by going on foot (walk guard)
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