English Verbs of Body Movement

Commonly used verbs to express body movement…

Tap – move your feet to the beat of music
Kick – use your feet to make something move
Limp – walk with difficulty because your leg or foot is injured
Paddle – walk in the sea with bare feet (but still wearing trousers, etc)
Wave – when you move your hand (or hands) in the air to attract attention or to say goodbye
Stroke – use long movements of your hand down someone’s skin (or an animal’s fur)
Tickle – lightly touch someone to make them laugh (because their skin is sensitive)
Pat – touch someone or something lightly with your open hand

Slap – use your open hand to hit someone or something
Punch – use your closed hand (fist) to hit someone or something
Rip – tear something using both hands
Scratch – use your nails on something
Grab – take something quickly with your hand
Flick – move something small away from you using your thumb and middle finger
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