Movements

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

He jogs on the treadmill when the weather is bad.

the act of raising one's foot and putting it down in a different place in order to walk or run

She took a cautious step forward into the dark room.

to move or act very quickly

When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner.

to move quietly and stealthily, often with the intention of avoiding detection or being unnoticed

The cat often sneaks into the neighbor's yard to explore.

to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

The spider, with delicate precision, began to creep across the ceiling.

to walk slowly and carefully on one's toes

Trying not to wake the baby, she tiptoed into the nursery.

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

I wandered through the narrow streets, enjoying the sights and sounds of the city.

a long walk often in the countryside for pleasure or as an exercise

a difficult and lengthy journey, often taken on foot or by hiking

They embarked on a challenging trek through the mountains.

to run very fast for a short distance, typically as a form of exercise

In the final stretch of the race, the athlete sprinted past the competition to secure the gold medal.

to jump very high or over a long distance

The athlete leaped over the high bar with impressive precision, setting a new record.

to leap or spring over an obstacle with the aid of hands or a pole

Last year, she confidently vaulted over the stream during the track and field competition.

a light, movable barrier that competitors must jump over in certain races

The runner cleared the first hurdle effortlessly.

to suddenly move or cause someone or something move downward, forward, or into something

The cliff diver gathered his courage and took a deep breath before plunging into the water.

to perform a backward somersault, typically in the air

The gymnast trained for months to backflip perfectly during her routine.

to move with a rapid up-and-down motion

Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.

an abnormally rapid vibration or pulsation of one's heart, particularly in an irregular rhythm

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock.

to spin or rotate quickly with a graceful motion

The dancer skillfully twirled across the stage, captivating the audience with her graceful movements.

to run or move quickly and suddenly, often with great force or urgency

The rabbit frequently dashes across the meadow, avoiding predators with its swift movements.

to move quickly and with small, rapid steps, often in a hurried or nervous manner

Startled by the sudden noise, the mice scurried into their nests in the corner.

to move smoothly, easily, or quietly in a particular direction or position

The skater effortlessly slipped across the ice, creating elegant patterns with each glide.

to move toward a lower level

The elevator started to descend to the ground floor of the office building.

to move upward or climb to a higher position or elevation

The mountaineers began to ascend the steep slope.

to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

On lazy Sunday afternoons, I love to roam through the quiet streets of the old town.

a public event where people or vehicles orderly move forward, particularly to celebrate a holiday or special day

The city organized a grand parade for the national holiday.

to move with speed and intensity

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

a bird with short legs and a wide beak that naturally lives near or on water or is kept by humans for its eggs, meat, or feathers

to pull with a quick, forceful movement

He tugged at the stuck suitcase handle, hoping it would finally open.

to accidentally hit something with one's foot and almost fall

She stumbled over the uneven sidewalk and nearly fell face-first.

to go across or to the other side of something

Every morning, he crosses the bridge on his way to work.

to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

The boat's engine propels it swiftly across the water.

to walk with force and weight

The crowd trampled through the field, leaving deep footprints and broken plants.