Movements

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

After the accident, doctors were unsure if he'd ever walk again.

the third month of the year, after February and before April

March is a month when the weather starts to get warmer.

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

He jumped over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet.

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

The baby began to crawl across the living room floor.

to jump up and down over and over again, especially on a stretchy surface

The kids couldn't contain their excitement as they began to bounce on the trampoline in the backyard.

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

The children race each other to the tree.

to jump quickly and slightly while walking

She couldn't contain her excitement and started to skip down the street.

the season that comes after winter, when in most countries the trees and flowers begin to grow again

His favorite season is spring, when the weather is mild and the flowers are in full bloom.

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

The eagle glided effortlessly through the sky, riding the thermal currents.

to move smoothly over a surface

The kids laughed as they slid down the slippery slope in the water park.

to turn or move around a center

The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night to occur.

to turn around over and over very fast

With elegant movements, the dancer spun gracefully on stage.

to pull something with effort along a surface

She drags the suitcase across the airport floor.

to move or travel through the air

Birds can fly freely in the sky.

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

She rides her bike to work every day.

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store.

to move from side to side or up and down

The cat climbed the tree, causing the branches to shake with every agile movement.

to move in a direction by turning over and over or from one side to another repeatedly

The ball started to roll down the hill after being pushed.

to rotate something so that it is facing a different direction or is in a different position

He turned the vase to display the flowers from a different angle.

to move the body to music in a special way

During the carnival, everyone were dancing in the streets.

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Be careful not to throw stones at the windows.

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.

to slowly move back and forth or from side to side

The branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.