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General words meaning to move something

take

verb

to move something or someone from one place to another

budge

verb

to move, or to move something, especially something that is very heavy or is stuck

propel

verb

to move or push someone or something forward

guide

verb

to carefully move a vehicle or other moving object so that it goes where you want it to go

roll

verb

to make someone or something move forward by turning them over and over

manoeuvre

verb

to move someone or something in a situation that needs care or skill

shunt

verb

to move someone or something to a different place or position, especially to avoid dealing with them

manhandle

verb

to move something large and heavy without using machines or equipment

pass

verb

to move something in a particular direction or to a particular place or position

shift

verb

to move an object from one place to another

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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dray

a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer

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conflict mineral

a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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