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| propel |
to cause to move forward; thrust, push, or drive. |
| protrude |
to push or stick out. |
| punch1 |
a push of a switch on a machine. [2/4 definitions] |
| run |
to push with force against, off, or into something. [1/30 definitions] |
| scooter |
a child's toy that has a steering handle attached to a low board with one wheel at each end. A scooter is ridden by standing with one foot on the board while using the other foot to push against the ground. [1/2 definitions] |
| shoulder |
to push roughly with the shoulder or shoulders. [1/5 definitions] |
| shove |
to push in a rough way or without care. [2/3 definitions] |
| snort |
to push air through the nose in a noisy, rough, and forceful way. [1/4 definitions] |
| thrust |
to push or drive with force. [1/4 definitions] |
| tuck |
to gather up and push in or turn under the loose end or edge of so as to secure (often followed by "in" or "up"). [1/6 definitions] |
| tugboat |
a small, powerful boat used to guide, push, or pull larger ships into and out of harbors. |
| urge |
to push or drive forward or onward. [2/5 definitions] |
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