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Movement A series of actions or changes directed towards a common goal. ■ "The movement to legalize marijuana in California has been gaining momentum recently."
rippling The act of rippling or being rippled, usually in a way that is playful and mischievous. This can refer to the movement of water, as well as the movement of a person's muscles. ■ "Wow, that musician was really ripping on his guitar!"
standstill A state of complete immobility or stagnation, often resulting in a lack of progress or movement. ■ "The traffic was at a standstill for hours due to the accident. It's amazing how much can be accomplished with just a few inches of movement!"
Advancement A sudden and unexpected movement forward, often accompanied by a loud noise or impact. ■ "I had just finished my coffee when the bus suddenly made an advancement, sending me flying into the seat in front of me!"
animation A series of drawings or pictures that create the illusion of movement. ■ The animation in the movie was so realistic, I thought the characters were actually coming to life.
arm A long, slender appendage on the side of a human or animal, used for movement and manipulation. ■ "I accidentally knocked over my glass with my arm and it shattered all over the floor."
beck A sudden and forceful movement of the head or hand, accompanied by an audible sound, made to signal someone to come closer or turn around. ■ "I'm beckoning you over here."
Bolt A quick, sudden movement or action, often accompanied by a loud noise or sound. ■ "When I saw my cat bolt out of the room, I didn't even have time to say goodbye!"
Bound A state of being restrained or restricted in movement. ■ "I'm so bound up with work that I don't have time to go to the gym."
confining To restrict the movement or freedom of someone or something, often in a harsh or oppressive way. ■ "She confined her pet dog in a small crate for hours on end, much to its dismay."
Dead A state of complete inactivity or lifelessness, typically characterized by the absence of movement, breath, heartbeat, or other signs of life. ■ "I'm dead tired after working all day. I think I need a nap."
dynamics The study of the movement and interaction of objects or systems. ■ The physics class was studying the dynamics of a pendulum when suddenly the teacher's pencil started swinging back and forth on its own.
Feelers Noun: A small creature with many legs and a long, slender body that is covered in tiny, sensitive hairs used for detecting vibrations. ■ "I heard that feelers can detect even the slightest movement of the air around them."
flail2 A wild, uncontrollable movement or gesture. ■ When she got angry, she started flailing her arms around like a crazy person.
flap A sudden and exaggerated movement of a limb or something similar, often to attract attention or make a point. ■ "When I saw my boss entering the room, I did a flap to get her attention."
flicker A sudden, brief illumination or movement of light. ■ "The flicker of the streetlight outside made me jump out of my skin."
Flowing A graceful and continuous movement of something, often water or air. ■ "The river was flowing gently as it passed under the bridge."
Flurry A sudden and excited rush of activity, often involving a lot of movement or noise. ■ "The cat was in a flurry when it saw the shadow move across the room."
Gangly Adjective: having an awkward, uncoordinated gait, or lacking gracefulness in movement or posture ■ "He was so gangly that he stumbled over his own feet and knocked over a vase.
grab A quick and forceful movement of the hand to catch something. ■ "He grabbed my sandwich before I could get a word in!"
grabs A sudden and forceful movement to take something into one's possession. ■ "She grabbed the bag with such force that it almost fell out of her hand."
Graceful An elegant and poised movement or posture, often used to describe a person or animal. ■ The dancer's graceful movements were mesmerizing.
heave To make a sudden, explosive movement or sound, often accompanied by the expulsion of something. ■ "I accidentally heaved my lunch on the floor when I tripped over my backpack."
jerky An uncoordinated and spasmodic movement, often resulting in a sharp and sudden change in direction. ■ "The dog's jerky movements as it tried to catch the frisbee were both entertaining and slightly terrifying."
Jiggle A sudden, small movement of the body that is intended to be amusing or entertaining. ■ "I love doing jiggles after I finish my work for the day!"
Jut An abrupt and sudden movement, often involving a change in direction or position ■ "She jutted out her lip in disgust as she tasted the bitter coffee."
Living The act of being or appearing to be alive, characterized by continuous and coordinated movement and activity. ■ "I can't believe I'm still living after that car accident."
lunge A sudden and violent forward movement, typically made in order to attack someone or something. ■ "I lunged at the plate and managed to catch it just before it hit the ground."
lunged To make an exaggerated and dramatic movement, often involving a sharp intake of air. ■ "I lunged forward to catch the ball, but it was too far out of reach."
lurch A sudden, awkward movement that makes you look like a drunkard trying to walk in straight line. ■ "He lunched towards the door with all the grace of a hippopotamus on roller skates."
Motion A funny and exaggerated way of expressing movement, often involving unnecessary body parts or actions. ■ "I'm just going to do a little motion dance before I start my presentation."
onward The movement of a person, thing, or idea forward, often in a determined and optimistic way. ■ "He marched onward with his trusty sword and shield, ready to face any challenge that came his way."
prisoner A person who is unlawfully confined and has limited freedom of movement, usually in a prison or jail. ■ "I had to spend the weekend in jail as a prisoner for a minor offense."
puppeteer A person who manipulates strings to create the illusion of movement. ■ "I had a puppeteer for a roommate, he was always pulling my leg (in a literal sense)."
push A sudden and forceful movement forward, usually to displace or move something. ■ "I had to push the car out of the ditch!"
rebound A sudden, bouncy movement that is usually caused by an object hitting something else. ■ When John accidentally kicked the ball, it rebounded off the wall and hit him in the face.
Reflexes A sudden and involuntary response to a stimulus, often characterized by a sharp movement of the body. ■ "When I accidentally touched the hot stove, my reflexes kicked in and I quickly pulled away, avoiding any burns."
respirations The act of taking in air and exhaling carbon dioxide, which is accomplished through the movement of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. ■ While performing respirations, it's important to maintain a steady pace and breathe deeply to avoid hyperventilation.
roll A sudden, sharp movement of the body or head from side to side. ■ When she saw the surprise on my face, she did a little roll and giggled.
Shrug A nonchalant, dismissive movement of the shoulders accompanied by an "I don't know" or "Whatever" expression. ■ "When asked about his plans for the future, he simply shrugged and said 'I don't know.'"
slide A smooth movement down a surface, usually on rails or ice. ■ She slid across the floor on her stomach to avoid getting caught by her teacher.
slither An eerie, wriggling movement that makes a slimy sound. ■ "I saw the snake slither across the floor with such grace and poise, it was like watching a professional slitherer at work."
sprang To make a sudden, explosive sound or movement, often caused by something bouncing back. ■The rubber ball sprang off the table and hit me right in the face.
stasis A state of complete inactivity or stagnation, often associated with a lack of movement or progress. ■ "The project was in a state of stasis for months, with the team members constantly arguing and no one taking charge.
stoop A sudden and awkward movement of the body, often accompanied by an exaggerated bending at the waist. ■ After tripping over a root, she made a hilarious stoop into the bushes, landing on her face.
subdued An emotionless and unenthusiastic state, often expressed by a lack of color or movement. ■ After losing the game, the team's spirits were completely subdued. They didn't even have the energy to celebrate their birthday.
swirl A sudden, violent movement of fluid or air, often creating a circular pattern. ■ Watch out for the swirling leaves on this windy day! You don't want to get caught in a leaf-tornado.
Thrash A wild and uncontrollable movement or noise, often accompanied by a shaking or rattling sound. ■ He was so excited for the concert that he started thrashing around like a headless chicken.
Traffic The movement of cars and other vehicles on roads. Also used to refer to the flow of people or information. ■ I hate traffic jams, they make me feel like a fish in a bottle.
tumble To fall or collapse with a sudden, violent movement. ■ "I accidentally tumbled off the log and landed in the mud."