Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Using Fingers and Palm

to touch or strike something with a quick and light movement

to touch or handle something using the fingers

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

to clap one's hands as a sign of approval

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

to touch or hit gently and repeatedly with an open hand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to stretch upwards and bring something down from a higher level

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

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

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

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

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

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

to press, move, or manipulate something using the thumb

to move or propel something with a light, quick motion

to use nails to scratch, scrape, or dig