13 - Touch Flashcards
tap (v)
to hit your fingers lightly on something, for example to get someone’s attention
tap somebody on the shoulder/arm/chest etc
He turned as someone tapped him on the shoulder.
tap on
I went up and tapped on the window.
tap something on/against/from etc something
Mark tapped his fingers on the tabletop impatiently.
She tapped ash from her cigarette.
rub
to put a substance into or onto a surface by pressing it and moving it about with your fingers or something such as a cloth
Can you rub some suntan lotion on my back for me?
give so a punch/slap
I gave hive a punch on the eye.
give sth a squeeze
Can you give the toothpaste a squeeze?
give so a tap on the shoulder/arm/chest
Give him a tap on the shoulder.
get a scratch
I got a scratch on the car.
apply pressure/force to sth
to push on something
e.g.
The government is applying pressure, too.
Apply pressure to the sides of the head.
stimulate
to make a plant or part of the body become active or stronger OPP suppress
Light stimulates plant growth.
Stimulate the skin by gently patting on the cheeks and neck.
pat
to lightly touch someone or something several times with your hand flat, especially to give comfort
He patted the dog affectionately.
tension
tightness or stiffness in a wire, rope, muscle etc
Tension in the neck muscles can cause headaches.
Muscle tension can be a sign of stress.
scalp
the skin on the top of your head
Massage the shampoo gently into your hair and scalp.
gently/lightly
in a gentle way
‘You go back to bed now, ’ he said gently.
She kissed me gently on the cheek.
Gently cook the peppers for 10–15 minutes.
firmly
much stronger than gently/lightly, but not completely hard.
steadily
in a calm way, without stopping
He looked steadily at his uncle.
vigorously
in a way that uses a lot of energy and strength or determination
She campaigned vigorously for women’s rights.
Bailey vigorously denied the accusations.
He shook his head vigorously.
