- Pulling: A person pulling on a rope to move an object, such as a boat.
- Pushing: A person pushing on a door to open it or pushing a crate across the floor.
- Lifting: A person lifting a box or a machine lifting a heavy object.
- Dragging: A person or a machine dragging an object across a surface.
- Applying pressure: A person pressing down on a button or a machine applying pressure to cut or shape a material.
- Turning: A person turning a key in a lock or a machine turning a wheel.
- Winding: A person winding up a toy or a machine winding up a spring.
- Throwing: A person throwing a ball or a machine throwing a projectile.
- Kicking: A person kicking a soccer ball or a machine kicking a football.
- Hammering: A person hammering a nail into wood or a machine hammering a rivet into metal.
- Digging: A person digging a hole with a shovel or a machine digging a trench with an excavator.
- Cutting: A person cutting paper with scissors or a machine cutting metal with a saw.
- Writing: A person writing with a pen or a machine writing with a printer.
- Drawing: A person drawing with a pencil or a machine drawing with a plotter.
- Playing a musical instrument: A person playing a piano with their fingers or a machine playing a guitar with a pick.