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,