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| jab |
to hit with a quick, hard blow or a weapon. [1/3 definitions] |
| jolt |
a jerk; movement that is or seems to be caused by a sudden, hard blow. [1/4 definitions] |
| kick |
to set in motion using a blow with the foot. [2/6 definitions] |
| knock |
to give a sharp blow to; strike; hit. [1/6 definitions] |
| lash1 |
a stroke, sweep, or blow by a whip. [1/8 definitions] |
| peck2 |
a stroke or blow with or as with a beak. [1/5 definitions] |
| pow |
a word used to suggest the loud sound of a shot, blow, or explosion. [2 definitions] |
| puff |
to blow in short, strong breaths or bursts. [1/8 definitions] |
| punch1 |
a hard, quick blow with the fist. [1/4 definitions] |
| rap1 |
a quick blow or sharp knock. [1/4 definitions] |
| shock1 |
a sudden, powerful blow or jar. [1/6 definitions] |
| slap |
a sharp blow with an open hand that makes a cracking sound. [2/5 definitions] |
| storm |
to blow with heavy rain or snow, and sometimes with thunder and lightening. [1/5 definitions] |
| tap1 |
the noise made by such a rap or blow. [1/4 definitions] |
| thud |
a blow, fall, or knock that causes such a sound. [1/3 definitions] |
| thump |
a blow or knock that makes a heavy, dull sound. [1/5 definitions] |
| toot |
to blow and cause to make a quick, short sound. [1/3 definitions] |
| whack |
to hit or smack with a sharp blow. [2 definitions] |
| wham |
used to imitate the sound of a loud noise made by hard blow, heavy falling object, or explosion. |
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