7.3.4 Handle something

Use this domain for general words for using the hands to move something.

  • What general words refer to using the hands to do something to an object?
    handle, manipulate

    • 7.3.4.1 Touch

    Use this domain for words referring to touching something with your hand without moving the thing.

    Related domains: 
    8.5.1.5 Touching, contact
    Louw Nida Codes: 
    24E Touch, Feel
  • What words refer to touching something?
    touch, feel, run your hand over, brush, caress, contact, feel, finger, fondle, glance, graze, handle, handling, kiss, lick, massage, nuzzle, palm, palpate, paw, rub, scrape, sense, skim, stroke, sweep, thumb, tickle, tickling,

    • 7.3.4.2 Pick up

    Use this domain for words related to picking something up.

  • What words refer to picking something up?
    pick up, take, get

    • 7.3.4.3 Put down

    Use this domain for words related to putting something down.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    85B Put, Place
  • What words refer to putting something down?
    put down, set, lay
  • What words refer to putting something to the side of something else?
    put aside, put to the side, put beside, move aside, push aside
  • What words refer to putting something somewhere?
    put, place, position, post

    • 7.3.4.4 Hold

    Use this domain for holding something in the hand.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    18 Attachment
    18A Grasp, Hold
  • What words refer to holding something in the hand?
    hold
  • What words refer to holding something tightly?
    hold tightly, grip
  • What words refer to holding something loosely?
    hold loosely
  • What words refer to holding something with the hand open?
    hold in the palm
  • What words refer to holding something with the hand closed?
    hold in the fist
  • What words refer to releasing something?
    release, let go of,

    • 7.3.4.5 Actions of the hand

    Use this domain for the functions and actions of the hand.

  • What words refer to moving your hand over something?
    scratch, scratch hard, itch, massage, rub
  • What words refer to trying to find something with your hand?
    feel (for something), grope (in the dark)
  • What other actions are done with the hands?
    tickle, pinch, crack a knuckle, hug, embrace

    • 7.3.4.6 Support

    Use this domain for words related to keeping something from falling.

  • What words refer to keeping something from falling?
    support, hold up
  • What words refer to putting something under or against something to keep it from falling?
    prop (up)
  • What words refer to something that is put under or against something to keep it from falling?
    prop, support, brace, retaining wall

    • 7.3.4.7 Extend

    Use this domain for words related to extending something--to move something so that it covers a greater distance or area.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    16 Non-Linear Movement
    84 Spatial Extensions
    84A Extension From a Source
    84B Extension To a Goal
    84C Extension Along a Path
  • What words refer to extending something?
    extend, expand, grow, reach