Double-Form Manipulation & Handling Verbs

to secure or tie together using ropes or other materials

The sailor will bind the cargo securely to the ship's deck with sturdy ropes.

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown.

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

Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.

to engage in business transactions or trade by buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services

They deal with local suppliers.

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

The archaeologist used a shovel to dig for ancient artifacts.

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high.

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war.

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

She had to grind the coffee beans before brewing her morning coffee.

to receive or come to have something

He got an unexpected bonus at work.

to have in your hands or arms

They held candles during the power outage.

to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles

She knitted a cozy scarf for the winter.

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair.

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

I need to send this important document to the head office by express mail.

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect.

a thin, flexible cord made from fibers twisted together, commonly used for tying, fastening, or threading objects

She used a piece of string to tie the gift box.

to extract or remove liquid from something by twisting, squeezing, or compressing it

He wrung the dishcloth to remove the soapy water after washing the dishes.

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

The Border Collie breed is renowned for its intelligence and herding instincts.