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maintain

To keep something at the same level, rate, or in the same condition; to cause it to continue.

Verb physical_action Level 475
preserve

To keep food from spoiling, especially by treating it with sugar, salt, or another method.

Verb physical_action Level 475
release

To let someone or something go free or allow them to leave a place where they have been held.

Verb physical_action Level 475
record

To capture sound, images, or other data using a device or software so that it can be played back, viewed, or stored.

Verb physical_action Level 485
silt

To fill, block, or cover something with silt.

Verb physical_action Level 1020
chisel

To cut, shape, or remove material using a chisel.

Verb physical_action Level 1040
clamp

To hold, fasten, or press something tightly in position with a clamp or similar device.

Verb physical_action Level 1040
plough

To turn over and break up soil using a plough.

Verb physical_action Level 1040
arrest

To seize and hold someone by legal authority, usually because they are suspected of committing a crime.

Verb physical_action Level 1070
discriminate

To treat a person or group unfairly because of characteristics such as race, sex, age, or religion.

Verb physical_action Level 1070
enforce

To make people obey a law, rule, or agreement, especially by using authority or force.

Verb physical_action Level 1070
baste

To moisten food while it cooks by spooning, brushing, or pouring liquid or melted fat over it.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
broil

To cook food with direct heat, usually from above or below, until browned or done.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
fillet

To cut meat or fish into boneless pieces.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
marinate

To soak food in a seasoned liquid, usually before cooking, so that it absorbs flavor and may become more tender.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
mince

To cut or chop food into very small pieces.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
moisten

To make something slightly wet or damp, usually by adding a small amount of liquid.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
pare

To remove the outer skin or surface from something, especially a fruit or vegetable, by cutting it thinly.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
peck

To strike or bite someone or something with the beak.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
reheat

To heat something again, especially after it has cooled.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
scald

To heat a liquid, especially milk, to just below its boiling point.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
scoop

To lift or remove something with a scoop or a scooping movement.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
skim

To remove a thin layer from the surface of a liquid or substance.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
isolate

To separate someone or something from others or from its surroundings.

Verb physical_action Level 1110
co-operate

To work together with another person or group to achieve a shared aim.

Verb physical_action Level 1120
dunk

In basketball, to score by forcefully putting the ball down through the basket, usually with one or both hands.

Verb physical_action Level 1201
shuffle

In card games, to mix a deck of cards so they are in a random order.

Verb physical_action Level 1205
tee off

To play the first shot of a golf hole, usually from the teeing area.

Verb physical_action Level 1210
carve

To turn a ski or snowboard by riding its edge through the snow without skidding.

Verb physical_action Level 1221