Movement

to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

In the heat of the desert, the distant horizon appeared to waver and shift, creating a mirage effect.

to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement

His eye started to twitch involuntarily due to stress and fatigue.

to incline or lean in a particular direction

Right now, the tower of blocks is tilting dangerously as the child adds another block.

to bounce back after hitting a surface

The ball hit the ground and rebounded to a great height.

to rotate around a central point or axis

The compass needle pivots to indicate the direction of magnetic north.

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

The pilot smoothly pushed the throttle forward to accelerate the airplane for takeoff.

to spread something among a group of people or places

The library circulates books to its members for borrowing.

to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements

The pilot had to maneuver the aircraft through turbulent weather conditions.

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

Butterflies flit gracefully from flower to flower in the garden.

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

He walked along the track until he reached the village.

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

Shoppers swarmed into the store on Black Friday.

to slowly leak or pass through small openings

Water seeped through the cracks in the basement walls during heavy rain.

to surpass, exceed, or move faster than someone or something

The technology sector continues to outpace other industries in terms of innovation.

to slowly leak or pass through small openings

The thick mud oozed between his toes as he walked through the marsh.

to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

In some board games, players can invert the board to play from a different angle.

to clean a place by using a broom

She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner.

to convey or move people or items back and forth between locations

The hotel provides a service to shuttle guests from the airport to the hotel and vice versa.

to diverge or stray from the usual or planned path

The airplane had to deviate from its original flight path due to severe weather conditions.

a vehicle with two or four wheels that we use to carry heavy objects while shopping

He added several items to his online shopping cart.

to uproot or relocate someone or something

The company decided to transplant its headquarters to a more tranquil suburban location.

to meet or cross another path, line, etc. at a particular point

The two roads intersect at the traffic light.

to move apart and continue in another direction

As the river flowed downstream, it began to diverge into smaller tributaries.

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

He expertly steered the car through the winding mountain roads.

(of a river, trail, etc.) to follow along a curvy or indirect path

The river meanders through the picturesque countryside, creating a serene and scenic landscape.

to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

The constant rain seemed to depress him even more.

to move with speed and intensity

The soccer ball hurtled toward the goalpost, propelled by the player's powerful kick.

a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled

to transport or haul something heavy or cumbersome with effort

He had to lug the large suitcase up three flights of stairs to reach his hotel room.

to move or be drawn towards a center of gravity or mass, influenced by gravitational attraction

Objects in space gravitate towards each other due to their mutual gravitational pull.

to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

The exhausted runner flopped onto the ground after crossing the finish line.

to move repeatedly from side to side, often in a rhythmic or playful manner

The dog wagged its tail enthusiastically upon seeing its owner return home.

wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes

to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion

The leaves swirl in the wind during the autumn months.

to change direction or take a different course

Road construction forced the city buses to divert from their usual route.

meat that is cut into thin and long pieces then dried or smoked

The jerky was marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, giving it a savory flavor.

marked by sudden, involuntary, and jerky muscular contractions or spasms

She suffered from convulsive seizures that required medication.

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

Her voice was tremulous as she delivered the speech.

moving or turning in the same direction as the hands of a clock

The clockwise rotation of the ceiling fan helps circulate air in the room.

the power or ability to move on one's own without any external force

the path an object, usually a rocket, follows in air or space

a series with a definite pattern of advance

move or progress freely as if in a stream

the action or process of driving or propelling an object forward through a medium, typically involving the generation of thrust or force

The jet engine provides the necessary propulsion for the airplane to take off and fly.

to move quickly and suddenly downward through the air

The eagle swoops down to catch its prey.