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motorization
the act of motorizing (equiping with motors or with motor vehicles)
motorization: the act of motorizing (equiping with motors or with motor vehicles)
launching
the act of propelling with force
launching: the act of propelling with force
launching
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
launching: the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
rocket_firing
the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power
rocket_firing: the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power
blastoff
the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
blastoff: the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
moon_shot
the launching of a spacecraft to the moon
moon_shot: the launching of a spacecraft to the moon
drive
the act of applying force to propel something
drive: the act of applying force to propel something
firewall
(colloquial) the application of maximum thrust
firewall: (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust
impulse
the act of applying force suddenly
impulse: the act of applying force suddenly
roll
the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)
roll: the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)
throw
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
throw: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
bowling
(cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman
bowling: (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman
fling
the act of flinging
fling: the act of flinging
heave
throwing something heavy (with great effort)
heave: throwing something heavy (with great effort)
hurl
a violent throw
hurl: a violent throw
leaner
(horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake
leaner: (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake
pass
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
pass: (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
pitch
the action or manner of throwing something
pitch: the action or manner of throwing something
pitch
(baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
pitch: (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
ringer
(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg
ringer: (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg
shy
a quick throw
shy: a quick throw
slinging
throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)
slinging: throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)
throw-in
(rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play
throw-in: (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play
balk
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
balk: an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
ball
a pitch that is not in the strike zone
ball: a pitch that is not in the strike zone
beanball
a baseball deliberately thrown at the batter's head
beanball: a baseball deliberately thrown at the batter's head
change-up
a baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball
change-up: a baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball
curve
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
curve: a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
duster
a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter
duster: a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter
fastball
(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity
fastball: (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity
knuckleball
a baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin
knuckleball: a baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin
overhand_pitch
a baseball pitch in which the hand moves above the shoulder
overhand_pitch: a baseball pitch in which the hand moves above the shoulder
passed_ball
a pitch that the catcher should have caught but did not; allows a base runner to advance a base
passed_ball: a pitch that the catcher should have caught but did not; allows a base runner to advance a base
screwball
a pitch with reverse spin that curves toward the side of the plate from which it was thrown
screwball: a pitch with reverse spin that curves toward the side of the plate from which it was thrown
sinker
a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate
sinker: a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate
slider
a fastball that curves slightly away from the side from which it was thrown
slider: a fastball that curves slightly away from the side from which it was thrown
spitball
an illegal pitch in which a foreign substance (spit or Vaseline) is applied to the ball by the pitcher before he throws it
spitball: an illegal pitch in which a foreign substance (spit or Vaseline) is applied to the ball by the pitcher before he throws it
strike
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
strike: (baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
submarine_ball
a pitch thrown sidearm instead of overhead
submarine_ball: a pitch thrown sidearm instead of overhead
wild_pitch
an errant pitch that the catcher cannot be expected to catch and that allows a base runner to advance a base
wild_pitch: an errant pitch that the catcher cannot be expected to catch and that allows a base runner to advance a base
basketball_shot
throwing the basketball toward the hoop
basketball_shot: throwing the basketball toward the hoop
bank_shot
a basketball shot that bounces off of the backboard before passing through the hoop
bank_shot: a basketball shot that bounces off of the backboard before passing through the hoop
dunk
a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket
dunk: a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket
slam_dunk
a forceful dunk
slam_dunk: a forceful dunk
finger-roll
a basketball shot that rolls off the tips of the fingers into the basket
finger-roll: a basketball shot that rolls off the tips of the fingers into the basket
foul_shot
an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul
foul_shot: an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul
one-and-one
a foul shot that must be made in order to earn the right to a second foul shot
one-and-one: a foul shot that must be made in order to earn the right to a second foul shot
hook_shot
a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
hook_shot: a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
jumper
(basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump
jumper: (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump
lay-up
a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard)
lay-up: a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard)
pivot_shot
a one-handed basketball shot made while whirling on the pivot foot
pivot_shot: a one-handed basketball shot made while whirling on the pivot foot
set_shot
a two-handed basketball shot from a stationary position
set_shot: a two-handed basketball shot from a stationary position
scoop_shot
a basketball shot made with an underhand scooping motion
scoop_shot: a basketball shot made with an underhand scooping motion
tip_in
a basketball shot made by tapping the rebounding ball back into the basket
tip_in: a basketball shot made by tapping the rebounding ball back into the basket
push
the act of applying force in order to move something away
push: the act of applying force in order to move something away
depression
pushing down
depression: pushing down
click
depression of a button on a computer mouse
click: depression of a button on a computer mouse
nudge
a slight push or shake
nudge: a slight push or shake
press
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
press: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
impression
the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
impression: the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
shove
the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)
shove: the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)
bundling
the act of shoving hastily
bundling: the act of shoving hastily
jostle
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
jostle: the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
elbowing
jostling with the elbows
elbowing: jostling with the elbows
pull
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
pull: the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
drag
the act of dragging (pulling with force)
drag: the act of dragging (pulling with force)
draw
the act of drawing or hauling something
draw: the act of drawing or hauling something
tow
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
tow: the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
tug
a sudden abrupt pull
tug: a sudden abrupt pull
draft
the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
draft: the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
extirpation
the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence
extirpation: the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence
pluck
the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
pluck: the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
traction
(orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing
traction: (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing
lift
the act of raising something
lift: the act of raising something
expulsion
the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
expulsion: the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
defenestration
the act of throwing someone or something out of a window
defenestration: the act of throwing someone or something out of a window
accommodation_reflex
reflex changes in the eyes that enable an object to be focused on the retina
accommodation_reflex: reflex changes in the eyes that enable an object to be focused on the retina
Babinski
extension upward of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked firmly on the outer side from the heel to the front; normal in infants under the age of two years but a sign of brain or spinal cord injury in older persons
Babinski: extension upward of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked firmly on the outer side from the heel to the front; normal in infants under the age of two years but a sign of brain or spinal cord injury in older persons
belch
a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
belch: a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
belching
the forceful expulsion of something from inside
belching: the forceful expulsion of something from inside
blink
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
blink: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
blush
sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)
blush: sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)
coughing_up
the act of expelling (food or phlegm) by coughing
coughing_up: the act of expelling (food or phlegm) by coughing
spit
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
spit: the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
vomit
the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
vomit: the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
rumination
regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
rumination: regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
hematemesis
vomiting blood
hematemesis: vomiting blood
hyperemesis
severe and excessive vomiting
hyperemesis: severe and excessive vomiting
hyperemesis_gravidarum
hyperemesis during pregnancy; if severe it can result in damage to the brain and liver and kidney
hyperemesis_gravidarum: hyperemesis during pregnancy; if severe it can result in damage to the brain and liver and kidney
jump
the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
jump: the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
header
a headlong jump (or fall)
header: a headlong jump (or fall)
hop
the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
hop: the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
leap
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
leap: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
vault
the act of jumping over an obstacle
vault: the act of jumping over an obstacle
jumping_up_and_down
jumping in one spot (as in excitement)
jumping_up_and_down: jumping in one spot (as in excitement)
lob
the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc
lob: the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc
centering
(American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
centering: (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
sending
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
sending: the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
transmission
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
transmission: the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
forwarding
the act of sending on to another destination
forwarding: the act of sending on to another destination