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Verbi di Azione Manuale - Verbi per Usare le Dita e il Palmo

Qui imparerai alcuni verbi inglesi che si riferiscono all'uso delle dita e del palmo come "applaudire", "massaggiare" e "indicare".

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Categorized English Verbs of Manual Action
to dab
to dab
[Verbo]

to touch or strike something with a quick and light movement

tamponare, pennellare leggermente

tamponare, pennellare leggermente

Ex: The chef instructed the apprentice to carefully dab the brush in the sauce and gently coat the dish. 
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to finger
to finger
[Verbo]

to touch or handle something using the fingers

tastare con le dita, palmare

tastare con le dita, palmare

Ex: She gently fingered the fabric to assess its texture. 
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to clap
to clap
[Verbo]

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

battere

battere

Ex: The audience clapped enthusiastically after the concert. 
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to applaud
to applaud
[Verbo]

to clap one's hands as a sign of approval

applaudire

applaudire

Ex: The attendees continued to applaud for several minutes to show their appreciation for the outstanding orchestra performance. 
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to slap
to slap
[Verbo]

to hit someone or something with an open hand, usually making a sharp sound

schiaffeggiare

schiaffeggiare

Ex: He couldn't believe it when she suddenly decided to slap him in the midst of their argument. 
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to pat
to pat
[Verbo]

to touch or hit gently and repeatedly with an open hand

accarezzare, battere leggermente

accarezzare, battere leggermente

Ex: She decided to pat the dust off the old book before placing it on the shelf. 
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to pet
to pet
[Verbo]

to stroke or caress an animal as a gesture of care or attention

accarezzare, coccolare

accarezzare, coccolare

Ex: She pets her cat gently, enjoying the soothing purrs that follow. 
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to stroke
to stroke
[Verbo]

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

accarezzare

accarezzare

Ex: She sat on the porch, enjoying the peaceful evening as she stroked her cat's soft fur. 
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to rub
to rub
[Verbo]

to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions

strofinare

strofinare

Ex: She decided to rub the sore muscles on her shoulders after a long day at work. 
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to massage
to massage
[Verbo]

to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed

massaggiare

massaggiare

Ex: The spa therapist used aromatic oils to massage the client's back, promoting relaxation. 
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to cup
to cup
[Verbo]

to shape one's hands in a rounded or curved manner

incavare, formare a coppa

incavare, formare a coppa

Ex: She cupped her hands to catch the raindrops falling from the sky. 
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to fiddle
to fiddle
[Verbo]

to touch or handle something in a restless, absentminded, or often playful manner

giocherellare, maneggiare

giocherellare, maneggiare

Ex: Unable to sit still during the meeting, he began to fiddle with a pen, tapping it rhythmically on the table. 
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to twiddle
to twiddle
[Verbo]

to move or play with something in a nervous or absentminded manner

giocherellare, manipolare nervosamente

giocherellare, manipolare nervosamente

Ex: Nervously awaiting the interview, she began to twiddle a pen between her fingers. 
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to toy
to toy
[Verbo]

to play with or handle something in a restless or idle manner, often with slight, repetitive movements

giocherellare con, maneggiare distrattamente

giocherellare con, maneggiare distrattamente

Ex: The child sat quietly, content to toy with the small puzzle pieces in his hands. 
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to reach out

to stretch one's hand or arm to touch, take, or connect with something or someone

tendere la mano, allungare il braccio

tendere la mano, allungare il braccio

Ex: The child reached out to pet the friendly dog. 
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to reach down

to stretch upwards and bring something down from a higher level

raggiungere verso il basso, prendere giù

raggiungere verso il basso, prendere giù

Ex: Shall I reach the book down from the top shelf for you? 
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to point
to point
[Verbo]

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

puntare

puntare

Ex: Last week, the lifeguard pointed to the safest area for swimming. 
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to pinch
to pinch
[Verbo]

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

puntare

puntare

Ex: He had to pinch the bridge of his nose to alleviate the growing headache. 
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to tickle
to tickle
[Verbo]

to lightly touch or stroke a sensitive part of the body, causing a tingling or laughing sensation

solleticare

solleticare

Ex: The feather's soft touch was enough to tickle her, making her burst into laughter. 
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to knock
to knock
[Verbo]

to hit a door, surface, etc. in a way to attract attention, especially expecting it to be opened

bussare

bussare

Ex: She had to knock on the door to announce her arrival. 
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to tap
to tap
[Verbo]

to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows

battere leggermente, tamburellare

battere leggermente, tamburellare

Ex: The drummer taps the snare drum softly during the ballad. 
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to scratch
to scratch
[Verbo]

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

graffiare

graffiare

Ex: She had to scratch her mosquito bites to soothe the irritation. 
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to thumb
to thumb
[Verbo]

to press, move, or manipulate something using the thumb

premere con il pollice, manipolare con il pollice

premere con il pollice, manipolare con il pollice

Ex: The musician had to thumb the strings of the guitar to produce a specific chord. 
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to flick
to flick
[Verbo]

to move or propel something with a light, quick motion

far scivolare, dare un colpetto

far scivolare, dare un colpetto

Ex: She flicked the hair out of her eyes as she read the fine print. 
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to claw
to claw
[Verbo]

to use nails to scratch, scrape, or dig

graffiare, grattare

graffiare, grattare

Ex: The cat tried to claw at the closed door, wanting to get inside. 
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