7.1.9 Move a part of the body

Use this domain for words referring to moving various parts of the body.

What words refer to moving a part of your body forward or out?

extend, hold out, put out, stick out, stretch,

What words refer to moving the head?

shake, nod, throw (head) back, bow, hang, hold high, crane (neck),

What words refer to moving parts of the face (other than eyes, ears, nose, and mouth)?

raise (eyebrows), jut (chin)

What words refer to moving your arms and shoulders?

shrug (shoulders), raise (arm), salute, shake (fist), clench (fist), fold (arms), cross (arms), crook (arm/finger), crack (knuckles), spread (arms/fingers), hold up your hands, fold your arms, cross your arms,

What words refer to moving your legs?

kick, stamp, bend, shake, twist (ankle), cross (your legs), wiggle (toes)

What words refer to moving your torso?

sway (hips), rotate (hips), suck in (stomach), stick out (chest), straighten (back), bend (back), bow (at the waist), double up, twist, curl up,

What words refer to moving your muscles?

flex (muscles), ripple, contract, tighten, tense, relax, bunch up, cramp, twitch, stretch, tear, pull, bulge, spasm, convulsion,

What words refer to when your body shakes?

shake, quiver, tremble, have the chills, quake, shiver

What words refer to moving suddenly?

jerk, twitch,