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