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Striking, pressing and throwing objects

Verbs for controlled physical actions on objects.

A2B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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kick

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please kick the ball toward me.
  2. The players kick the ball across the field.
  3. Do not kick the door.

hit

verb · 3 examples
  1. Use the mallet to hit the peg.
  2. The ball may hit the wall.
  3. Try to hit the center of the pad.

tap

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please tap the lid gently.
  2. I tap my fingers on the desk while waiting.
  3. You can tap the screen to open the picture.

squeeze

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please squeeze the sponge over the sink.
  2. You can squeeze the lemon by hand.
  3. Do not squeeze the fruit too hard.

punch

verb · 3 examples
  1. Athletes punch the training bag.
  2. She learned to punch with proper control.
  3. Do not punch the wall.

slap

verb · 3 examples
  1. He would slap the table when he laughed.
  2. Please do not slap the wet paint.
  3. The drummer can slap the drumhead with one hand.

whip

verb · 3 examples
  1. The wind can whip the loose cloth around.
  2. He will whip the cloth off the table.
  3. A gust may whip the curtain across the window.

toss

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please toss me the ball.
  2. We toss pebbles into the pond.
  3. You can toss the cushion onto the sofa.

slam

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please do not slam the door.
  2. A strong wind can slam the gate shut.
  3. They heard someone slam a cupboard.

smash

verb · 3 examples
  1. The workers will smash the damaged tiles for disposal.
  2. You can smash the ice into smaller pieces.
  3. A falling stone could smash the flowerpot.

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