#human_action__humanaction__act__human_activity__humanactivity  something that people do or cause to happen
  supertype:  process (pm)  process (sumo)
  subtype:  action  something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"
     subtype:  thing.action  an action; "how could you do such a thing?"
     subtype:  benignity__kindness  a kind act
        subtype:  benevolence__benefaction  an act intending or showing kindness and good will
        subtype:  cupboard_love  a show of affection motivated by selfishness
        subtype:  favor__favour  an act of gracious kindness
           subtype:  good_turn__turn  a favor for someone; "he did me a good turn"
        subtype:  forgiveness.benignity__pardon  the act of excusing a mistake or offense
           subtype:  condonation  a pardon by treating the offender as if the offense had not occurred
           subtype:  exculpation  the act of freeing from guilt or blame
        subtype:  endearment  the act of showing affection
        subtype:  consideration.benignity__thoughtfulness  a considerate and thoughtful act
     subtype:  achievement  the action of accomplishing something
        subtype:  deed__feat__effort__exploit  a notable achievement: "he performed a great deed"; "the book was her finest effort"
           subtype:  derring-do__derringdo  brave and heroic deeds
           subtype:  tour_de_force  a masterly or brilliant feat
           subtype:  going_away__goingaway__departure__going__leaving  act of departing
              subtype:  breaking_away  departing hastily
              subtype:  farewell__leave__leave-taking__leavetaking__parting  the act of departing politely; "he disliked long farewells"; "he took his leave"; "parting is such sweet sorrow"
                 subtype:  valediction  the act of saying farewell
              subtype:  disappearing__disappearance  the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
                 subtype:  vanishing  suddenly disappearing from sight
              subtype:  withdrawal  the act of withdrawing
                 subtype:  self-effacement__effacement  withdrawing into the background; making yourself inconspicuous
                 subtype:  retirement.withdrawal__retreat  withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation; "a religious retreat"
                 subtype:  evacuation  the act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion; especially for protection
                 subtype:  decampment  breaking camp
                 subtype:  desertion__abandonment__defection  withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility; "his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless"
                    subtype:  abscondment__decampment  the act of running away secretly (as to avoid arrest)
                    subtype:  absence_without_leave__absencewithoutleave__unauthorizedabsence  unauthorized military absence
                    subtype:  deviationism  ideological defection from the party line (especially from orthodox communism)
                 subtype:  retreat  (military) withdrawal to a more favorable position
                    subtype:  fallback__disengagement__pullout  to break off a military action with an enemy
                 subtype:  standdown  (military) withdrawal of a military presence
                 subtype:  receding.withdrawal__recession  an act of becoming more distant
              subtype:  sailing.going_away  the departure of a vessel from a port
              subtype:  embarkation__embarkment  the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
              subtype:  exit  the act of going out
              subtype:  shipment__dispatch__despatch  the act of sending off something
                 subtype:  reshipment  the act of shipping again (especially by transferring to another ship)
              subtype:  takeoff  a departure; especially of airplanes
           subtype:  running_away__runningaway  leaving (without permission) the place you are expected to be
              subtype:  elopement  the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
              subtype:  escape__flight  the act of escaping physically; "he made his escape from the mental hospital"; "the canary escaped from its cage"; "his flight was an indication of his guilt"
                 subtype:  evasion  the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver
                    subtype:  elusion__slip__eluding  the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
                    subtype:  evasive_action__evasiveaction__maneuver__manoeuvre  an action aimed at evading an enemy
                       subtype:  clinch  (in boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
                       subtype:  flight_maneuver__airplane_maneuver  an evasive maneuver by an aircraft
                          subtype:  bank.flight_maneuver  a flight maneuver; aircraft tips laterally about its longitudinal axis (especially in turning); "the plane went into a steep bank"
                             subtype:  vertical_bank  a bank so steep that the plane's lateral axis approaches the vertical
                          subtype:  loop  a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane
                          subtype:  roll.flight_maneuver  a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude
                             subtype:  barrel_roll  a roll in which the plane follows a spiral course
                             subtype:  snap_roll  a fast roll
                          subtype:  sideslip__slip  a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air
                       subtype:  straight-arm  (football) the act of warding off a tackler by holding the arm fully extended with the hand against the opponent
                    subtype:  dodge  a quick evasive movement
                 subtype:  breakout__break__jailbreak__gaolbreak__prisonbreak__prison-breaking  an escape from jail; "the breakout was carefully planned"
                 subtype:  lam__getaway  a rapid escape (as by criminals); "the thieves made a clean getaway"; "after the expose he had to take it on the lam"
                 subtype:  exodus__hegira__hejira  a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
                 subtype:  Underground_Railroad__Underground_Railway  abolitionists secret aid to escaping slaves; pre-Civil War in US
           subtype:  egression__egress__emergence  the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent
              subtype:  surfacing  emerging to the surface and becoming apparent
              subtype:  emission.egression__emanation  the act of emitting
                 subtype:  radiation.action  the act of radiating
                    subtype:  bombardment  the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)
                 subtype:  venting__discharge  the act of venting
           subtype:  acquiring__getting  the act of acquiring something; "I envied his talent for acquiring new friends"; "did you hear about his getting a car?"
              subtype:  acquisition  the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something; "the acquisition of wealth"; "the acquisition of one company by another"
                 subtype:  incurring  acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable): "incurring debts is easier than paying them"
                 subtype:  moneymaking  the act of making money (and accumulating wealth)
                 subtype:  pork-barreling  acquisition of government money for benefits to a specific locale: "keeps his hold on his constituents through unashamed pork-barreling"
                 subtype:  purchase  the acquisition of something for payment; "they closed the purchase with a handshake"
                    subtype:  repurchase__redemption__buyback  purchasing back something previously sold
                    subtype:  buying__purchasing  the act of buying; "buying and selling fill their days"; "shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge"
                       subtype:  shopping  searching for or buying goods or services: "went shopping for a reliable plumber"; "does her shopping at the mall rather than down town"
                          subtype:  marketing  shopping at a market: "does the weekly marketing at the supermarket"
                       subtype:  mail-order_buying__catalog_buying__catalogbuying  buying goods to be shipped through the mail
                       subtype:  viatication__viaticus  purchasing insurance policies for cash from terminally ill policy holders
                 subtype:  acceptance  the act of taking something that is offered; "her acceptance of the gift encouraged him"; "he anticipated their acceptance of his offer"
                 subtype:  taking_over__succession  acquisition of property by descent or by will
                 subtype:  laying_claim__assumption  the act of taking possession of or power over something; "his assumption of office coincided with the trouble in Cuba"; "the Nazi assumption of power in 1934"; "he acquired all the company's assets for ten million dollars and the assumption of the company's debts"
                 subtype:  inheritance__heritage  hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
                 subtype:  procurement__procurance__procural  the act of getting possession of something; "he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies"
                 subtype:  regaining__restitution__return__restoration  getting something back again; "upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing"
                    subtype:  clawback  (British) finding a way to take money back from people that they were given in another way; "the Treasury will find some clawback for the extra benefits members received"
                 subtype:  buyout  acquisition of a company by purchasing a controlling percentage of its stock
                    subtype:  leveraged_buyout__leveragedbuyout  a buyout using borrowed money; the target company's assets are usually security for the loan
                       subtype:  bust-up_takeover  a leveraged buyout in which the target company's assets are sold to repay the loan that financed the takeover
                    subtype:  strategic_buyout__strategicbuyout  an acquisition based on analysis of the benefits of consolidation in anticipation of increased earning power
                    subtype:  takeover  a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
                       subtype:  hostile_takeover__hostiletakeover  a takeover that is resisted by the management of the target company
                       subtype:  friendly_takeover  a takeover that is welcomed by the management of the target company
              subtype:  obtainment__obtention  the act of obtaining
              subtype:  contracting__catching  becoming infected; "catching cold is sometimes unavoidable"; "the contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic"
              subtype:  appropriation  a deliberate act of acquisition
                 subtype:  borrowing.appropriation__adoption  the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source; "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"
                    subtype:  misappropriation  wrongful borrowing; "his explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory"
                 subtype:  preemption__pre-emption__preemption  a prior appropriation of something; "the preemption of bandwidth by commercial interests"
                 subtype:  seizure  the taking possession of something by legal process
                    subtype:  confiscation__arrogation  seizure by the government
                       subtype:  expropriation  depriving an owner of property by taking it for public use
                    subtype:  distraint__distress  the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
                    subtype:  impoundment__impounding__internment__poundage  placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
                    subtype:  impress__impres  the act of coercing someone into government service
                    subtype:  recapture  a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
                 subtype:  sequestration__requisition  seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized
              subtype:  occupancy__occupation__taking_possession__moving_in  the act of occupying or taking possession of a building; "occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal"
                 subtype:  preoccupancy  the act of taking occupancy before someone else does
              subtype:  gaining_control__gainingcontrol__capture__seizure  the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
                 subtype:  usurpation  seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force
                 subtype:  apprehension__arrest__catch__collar__pinch__taking_into_custody  the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
                 subtype:  conquering__conquest__subjection__subjugation  the act of conquering
                    instance:  Norman_Conquest
                 subtype:  enslavement  the act of making slaves of your captives
              subtype:  reception.acquiring  the act of receiving
              subtype:  pickup  the act of taking aboard passengers or freight
           subtype:  disposal__disposition  the act or means of getting rid of something
              subtype:  appointment.disposal  (law) the act of disposing of property by virtue of the power of appointment; "she allocated part of the trust to her church by appointment"
              subtype:  comb-out  the act of carefully weeding out unwanted things or people; "the department got a good comb-out"
              subtype:  giving.disposal  disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return; "the alumni followed a program of annual giving"
              subtype:  abandonment  the voluntary surrender of property (or a right to property) without attempting to reclaim it or give it away
                 subtype:  throwing_away__discard  getting rid something that is regarded as useless or undesirable
                 subtype:  discard  to throw out a useless card or to fail to follow suit
                 subtype:  jettison  throwing cargo overboard to lighten the load when in distress
              subtype:  mine_disposal  the disposal of explosive mines
                 subtype:  minesweeping  the activity of detecting and disposing of marine mines
              subtype:  sewage_disposal  the disposal of sewage
              subtype:  lending__loaning  disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
                 subtype:  usury  the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
           subtype:  rally.deed__rallying  the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort; "he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning"; "he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack"
           subtype:  recovery.deed__retrieval  the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)
              subtype:  repossession  the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default)
              subtype:  rescue__deliverance__delivery__saving  recovery or preservation from loss or danger; "work is the deliverance of mankind": "a surgeon's job is the saving of lives"
                 subtype:  lifesaving  saving the lives of drowning persons; "he took a course in lifesaving"
                 subtype:  redemption__salvation  (Christianity) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
                    subtype:  absolution__remission__remittal__remission_of_sin  the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
                    subtype:  spiritual_rebirth__spiritualrebirth__conversion__rebirth  a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
                       subtype:  proselytism  the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
                    subtype:  propitiation__expiation__atonement  the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing
                 subtype:  reformation  rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course
                 subtype:  salvage  the act of rescuing a ship or its crew or its cargo from a shipwreck or a fire
                 subtype:  salvage.rescue  the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction
                 subtype:  salvation.rescue  saving someone or something from harm of from an unpleasant situation; "the salvation of his party was the president's major concern"
                 subtype:  search_and_rescue_mission  a military rescue mission to search for survivors and to rescue them
              subtype:  ransom.recovery  the act of freeing from captivity or punishment
              subtype:  retaking__recapture  the act of taking something back
           subtype:  effectuation__implementation  the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something)
              subtype:  invocation  the act of appealing for help
              subtype:  instrumentation  the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation
              subtype:  automation__mechanization__mechanisation__high_technology__high-tech  a highly technical implementation; usually involving electronic hardware; "automation replaces human workers by machines"
              subtype:  motorization__motorisation  the act of motorizing (equiping with motors or with motor vehicles)
              subtype:  means.effectuation__mean__agency__way  how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"
                 subtype:  dint  interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by dint of'
                 subtype:  escape.means  a means or way of escaping; "hard work was his escape from worry"; "they installed a second hatch as an escape"; "their escape route"
                 subtype:  road  a way or means to achieve something; "the road to fame"
                    subtype:  royal_road__royalroad  an auspicious way or means to achieve something: "the royal road to success"
                 subtype:  stepping_stone  any means of advancement; "the job was just a stepping stone on his way to fame and riches"
                 subtype:  expedient  a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
                    subtype:  makeshift__stopgap  something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
                    subtype:  crutch  anything that serves as an expedient; "he uses drugs as a psychological crutch"
                    subtype:  improvisation__temporary_expedient__temporaryexpedient  an unplanned expedient
                    subtype:  pis_aller__pisaller__last_resort  French for `worst going'
                 subtype:  desperate_measure__desperatemeasure  desperate actions taken as a means to an end; "he had to resort to desperate measures"
                 subtype:  open_sesame  any very successful means of achieving a result
                 subtype:  salvation  a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness; "tourism was their economic salvation"; "they turned to individualism as their salvation"
                 subtype:  tooth.means  a means of enforcement; "the treaty had no teeth in it"
                 subtype:  voice.means  a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated; "the voice of the law"; "the Times is not the voice of New York"; "conservatism has many voices"
                 subtype:  wings__wing  a means of flight or ascent; "necessity lends wings to inspiration"
              subtype:  praxis__practice  translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism"
           subtype:  actuation__propulsion  the act of propelling
              subtype:  launching.actuation__launch  the act of propelling with force
                 subtype:  rocket_firing__rocket_launching  the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power
                    subtype:  blastoff__shot  the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
                    subtype:  moon_shot  the launching of a spacecraft to the moon
              subtype:  launching  the act of moving a newly-built vessel into the water for the first time
              subtype:  driving_force__drivingforce__drive__thrust  the act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off"
                 subtype:  firewall  (informal) the application of maximum thrust; "he slammed the throttle to the firewall"
                 subtype:  impulse__impulsion__impetus__impetu  the act of applying force suddenly; "the impulse knocked him over"
              subtype:  roll  the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)
              subtype:  throw  the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
                 subtype:  bowling.throw  (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman
                    subtype:  Chinaman  a ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from off to leg
                    subtype:  googly__wrong_'un__wrong'un__bosie__bosie_ball__bosieball  a cricket ball bowled as if to break one way that actually breaks in the opposite way
                    subtype:  no_ball  unlawfully delivered ball in cricket; "the umpire called it a no ball"
                 subtype:  fling  the act of flinging
                 subtype:  heave.throw__heaving  throwing something heavy (with great effort); "he gave it a mighty heave"; "he was not good at heaving passes"
                 subtype:  hurl__cast  a violent throw
                 subtype:  leaner  (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake
                 subtype:  toss__pass__flip  (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled"
                    subtype:  centering__snap  (football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
                 subtype:  pitch  the action or manner of throwing something; "his pitch fell short and his hat landed on the floor"
                 subtype:  pitch.throw__delivery  (baseball) the throwing of a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
                    subtype:  balk  an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
                    subtype:  ball.pitch  a pitch that is not in the strike zone; "he threw nine straight balls before the manager yanked him"
                    subtype:  beanball__beaner  a baseball deliberately thrown at the batter's head
                    subtype:  change-up__change-of-pace__change-of-pace_ball__off-speed_pitch__offspeedpitch  a baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball
                    subtype:  curve_ball__curveball__curve__breaking_ball__bender  a baseball thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approach the batter
                    subtype:  duster  a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter
                    subtype:  fastball__heater__smoke__hummer__bullet  (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity; "he swung late on the fastball"; "he showed batters nothing but smoke"
                       subtype:  slider  a fastball that curves slightly away from the side from which it was thrown
                    subtype:  knuckleball__knuckler  a baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin
                    subtype:  screwball  a pitch with reverse spin that curves toward the side of the plate from which it was thrown
                    subtype:  sinker  a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate
                    subtype:  spitter__spitball  an illegal pitch in which a foreign substance (spit or Vaseline) is applied to the ball by the pitcher before he throws it
                    subtype:  strike.pitch  a pitch that is in the strike zone and that the batter does not hit; "this pitcher throws more strikes than balls"
                    subtype:  submarine_ball__submarineball__submarine_pitch__submarinepitch  a pitch thrown sidearm instead of overhead
                    subtype:  wild_pitch  a pitch that the catcher cannot stop
                 subtype:  ringer  (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg
                 subtype:  shy  a quick throw; "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"
                 subtype:  slinging  throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)
                 subtype:  throw-in__throwin  (rugby football) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play
              subtype:  pushing__push  the act of applying force in order to move something away; "he gave the door a hard push"; "the pushing is good exercise"
                 subtype:  depression  pushing down; "depression of the space bar on the typewriter"
                    subtype:  mouse_click__mouseclick__click  depression of a button on a computer mouse: "a click on the right button for example"
                 subtype:  nudge__jog  a slight push or shake
                 subtype:  press__pres__pressing  the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
                    subtype:  impression.press  the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another; "he watched the impression of the seal on the hot wax"
                    subtype:  compressing__compression  applying pressure
                       subtype:  squeezing__squeeze  the act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze"
                          subtype:  tweak__pinch  a squeeze with the fingers
                          subtype:  expression.squeezing  the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing; "the expression of milk from her breast"
                          subtype:  extrusion__expulsion  squeezing out by applying pressure
                          subtype:  constriction  the action or process of constricting or squeezing
                             subtype:  spasm  (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)
                                subtype:  bronchospasm  a spasm of the bronchi that makes exhalation difficult and noisy; associated with asthma and bronchitis
                                subtype:  cardiospasm  a spasm of the cardiac sphincter (between the esophagus and the stomach); if the cardiac sphincter does not relax during swallowing the passage of food into the stomach is obstructed
                                subtype:  retch__heave  an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting; "a bad case of the heaves"
                                subtype:  laryngismus__laryngismu  laryngeal spasm caused by the sudden contraction of laryngeal muscles
                             subtype:  strangulation  (pathology) constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid: "strangulation of the intestine"
                             subtype:  vasoconstriction  decrease in the diameter of blood vessels
                       subtype:  condensing__condensation  the act of increasing the density of something
                          subtype:  thickening__inspissation  the act of thickening
                       subtype:  compaction__crush__crunch  the act of crushing
                          subtype:  grind__mill__pulverization__pulverisation  the act of grinding
                    subtype:  decompressing__decompression  relieving pressure
                 subtype:  shove  the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something); "he gave the door a shove"
                    subtype:  bundling  the act of shoving hastily; "she complained about bundling the children off to school"
                    subtype:  jostle__jostling  the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
                       subtype:  elbowing  jostling with the elbows; "elbowing is a foul in basketball"
                 subtype:  boost  the act of giving an upward push; "he gave her a boost over the fence"
              subtype:  pulling__pull  the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you; "the pull up the hill had him breathing harder"; "his strenuous pulling strained his back"
                 subtype:  drag  the act of dragging (pulling with force); "the drag up the hill exhausted him"
                 subtype:  haulage__draw__haul  the act of drawing or hauling something; "the haul up the hill went very slowly"
                    subtype:  tow__towage  the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope; "the truck gave him a tow to the garage"
                 subtype:  tug__jerk  a sudden abrupt pull
                 subtype:  draft__draught__drawing  the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
                 subtype:  extirpation__deracination  the act of pulling up or out; uprooting
                 subtype:  pluck  the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
                 subtype:  traction  (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing; "his leg was in traction for several days"
              subtype:  lift.actuation__raise__heave__elevation  the act of raising something; "he responded with a lift of his eyebrow"; "fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up"
              subtype:  forcing_out__forcingout__expulsion__projection__ejection  the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
                 subtype:  defenestration  the act of throwing someone or something out of a window
                 subtype:  belch__burp__burping  a reflex that expels wind noisily from the stomach through the mouth
                 subtype:  belching  the forceful expulsion of something from inside; "the belching of smoke from factory chimneys"
                 subtype:  coughing_up  the act of expelling (food or phlegm) by coughing
                 subtype:  spitting__spit__expectoration  the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
                 subtype:  vomiting__vomit__emesis__regurgitation__disgorgement__puking  the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
                    subtype:  rumination  regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
                    subtype:  hematemesis__hematemesi__haematemesis  vomiting blood
                    subtype:  hyperemesis__hyperemesi  severe and excessive vomiting
                       subtype:  hyperemesis_gravidarum__hyperemesisgravidarum  hyperemesis during pregnancy; if severe it can result in damage to the brain and liver and kidney
              subtype:  jump__jumping  the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground; "he advanced in a series of jumps"; "the jumping was unexpected"
                 subtype:  header  a headlong jump (or fall); "he took a header into the shrubbery"
                 subtype:  hop  the act of hopping (jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot))
                 subtype:  leaping__leap__spring__saltation__bound__bounce  a light springing movement upwards or forwards
                    subtype:  pounce  the act of pouncing
                 subtype:  vault.jump__hurdle  the act of vaulting
              subtype:  lob  the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc
              subtype:  wheeling__rolling  propelling something on wheels
              subtype:  shooting.actuation__shot  the act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate"
                 subtype:  shoot  the act of shooting at targets; "they hold a shoot every weekend during the summer"
                    subtype:  skeet_shooting__skeetshooting__skeet  the sport of shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled upward in such a way as to simulate the flight of a bird
                 subtype:  countershot  a return shot; a retaliatory shot
                 subtype:  firing_off__discharge__firing  the act of discharging a gun
                    subtype:  gun.firing_off  the discharge of a gun as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies; "a twenty gun salute"
                 subtype:  gunfire__gunshot  the act of shooting a gun; "the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire"
                    subtype:  enfilade_fire__enfilade  gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation
                 subtype:  headshot  a shot aimed at a person's head
                 subtype:  shellfire  shooting artillery shells
                 subtype:  potshot  a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter)
              subtype:  dribble  the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
           subtype:  touch__touching  the act of putting two things together with no space between them; "at his touch the room filled with lights"
              subtype:  contact.touch  the act of touching physically; "her fingers came in contact with the light switch"
                 subtype:  wipe__rub  the act of rubbing or wiping; "he gave the hood a quick rub"
                    subtype:  scuff  the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
                    subtype:  rubdown  the act of rubbing down
                 subtype:  fair_ball  (in baseball) a ball struck with the bat so that it stays between the lines (the foul lines) that define the width of the playing field
                 subtype:  snick  a glancing contact with the ball off the edge of the cricket bat
                 subtype:  laying_on  the act of contacting something with your hand; "peonies can be blighted by the laying on of a finger"
              subtype:  dab__tap__pat  a light touch or stroke
              subtype:  hitting__hit__striking  a act of hitting one thing with another; "repeated hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she finally got a hit"
                 subtype:  contusion  the action of bruising; "the bruise resulted from a contusion"
                 subtype:  collision.hitting__crash__smash  the act of colliding with something
                    subtype:  impingement__impaction  a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
                 subtype:  bunt  the act of hitting a baseball lightly without swinging the bat
                 subtype:  fly_ball__flyball__fly  (baseball) a hit that flies high in the air
                    subtype:  blast  a long and hard-hit fly ball
                    subtype:  pop_fly__popfly  a short high fly ball
                 subtype:  grounder__ground_ball__hopper  (baseball) a hit that travels along the ground
                    subtype:  chopper__chop  a grounder that bounces high in the air
                    subtype:  roller  a grounder that rolls along the infield
                 subtype:  header.hitting  (soccer) the act of hitting the ball with your head
                 subtype:  line_drive__liner  (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter; "the batter hit a liner to the shortstop"
                 subtype:  scorcher.hitting__screamer  a very hard hit ball
                 subtype:  plunker  the act of hitting a baseball so that it drops suddenly
              subtype:  dig__jab  the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
              subtype:  kiss__brush  a light glancing touch; "there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing"
              subtype:  buss__kiss__osculation  a caress with the lips
                 subtype:  smooch__smack  an enthusiastic kiss
                    subtype:  smacker.smooch  a loud kiss
                 subtype:  soul_kiss__deep_kiss__French_kiss  an open-mouthed kiss in which your tongue is inserted into the other's mouth
              subtype:  grab__catch__snatch__snap  the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"
                 subtype:  fair_catch  a catch of a punt on the fly by a defensive player who has signalled that he will not run and so should not be tackled
                 subtype:  interception  the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team
                 subtype:  reception  the act of catching a pass in football; "the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line"
                 subtype:  rebound  the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
                 subtype:  shoestring_catch  (baseball) a running catch made near the ground
                 subtype:  interlock__mesh__meshing__interlocking  the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"
              subtype:  handling.touch__manipulation  the action of touching with the hands or the skillful use of the hands
                 subtype:  fielding  (in baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
              subtype:  fingering.touch  touching something with the fingers
              subtype:  grope  the act of groping; and instance of groping
              subtype:  palpation__tactual_exploration__tactualexploration  a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)
                 subtype:  ballottement  a palpatory technique for feeling a floating object in the body (especially for determining the position of a fetus by feeling the rebound of the fetus after a quick digital tap on the wall of the uterus)
              subtype:  tickling__tickle__titillation  the act of tickling
              subtype:  stroking__stroke  a light touch with the hands
                 subtype:  caress  a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); "he showered her with caresses"; "soft music was a fond caress"; "the caresses of the breeze played over his face"
              subtype:  tag.touch  touching a player in a game
              subtype:  lick__lap  touching with the tongue
              subtype:  shaving__grazing__skimming  the act of brushing against while passing
           subtype:  hit  a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball); "he came all the way around on Williams' hit"
              subtype:  base_hit__safety__bingle  the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
                 subtype:  home_run__homer  a base hit on which the batter scores a run
                    subtype:  solo_homer__solo_blast  a home run with no runners on base
                 subtype:  single  a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base
                    subtype:  line-drive_single__line_single  a single resulting from a line drive
                 subtype:  two-base_hit__double__two-bagger__twobagger__two-baser__twobaser  a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base; " he hit a double to deep centerfield"
                    subtype:  line-drive_double__line_double  a double resulting from a line drive
                 subtype:  three-base_hit__triple__three-bagger__threebagger  a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
                    subtype:  line-drive_triple__line_triple  a triple resulting from a line drive
           subtype:  uncovering__discovery__find  the act of discovering something
              subtype:  espial__detection__catching__spying__spotting  the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
              subtype:  self-discovery  discovering your own individuality
              subtype:  breakthrough  making an important discovery
              subtype:  determination__finding  the act of determining the properties of something
                 subtype:  designation.determination__identification  the act of designating or identifying something
                    subtype:  diagnosis__diagnosi__diagnosing  identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
                       subtype:  blood_typing__bloodtyping  determining a person's blood type by serological methods
                       subtype:  medical_diagnosis__medicaldiagnosi  identification a disease from its symptoms
                          subtype:  differential_diagnosis  a systematic method of diagnosing a disorder (e.g., headache) that lacks unique symptoms or signs
                          subtype:  medical_prognosis__medicalprognosi__prognosi__prospect  a prediction of the course of a disease
                       subtype:  urinalysis__uranalysis  the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
                 subtype:  solving  finding a solution to a problem
                 subtype:  validation__proof  the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
                    subtype:  authentication__certification  validating the authenticity of something or someone
                    subtype:  documentation__support  documentary validation; "his documentation of the results was excellent"; "the strongest support for this this view is the work of Jones"
                    subtype:  monetization__monetisation  establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country
                    subtype:  probate  the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements
                 subtype:  falsifying__falsification__disproof__refutation  the act of determining that something is false
                 subtype:  localization__localisation__location__locating__fix  a determination of the location of something; "he got a good fix on the target"
                    subtype:  echolocation__echo_sounding  determining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it
                 subtype:  redetermination  determining again
              subtype:  rediscovery  the act of discovering again
           subtype:  causing__causation  the act of causing something to happen
              subtype:  sending  the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
                 subtype:  transmittal__transmission__transmitting  the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
                    subtype:  forwarding  the act of sending on to another destination; "the forwarding of mail to a new address is done automatically"; "the forwarding of resumes to the personnel department"
                       subtype:  referral  the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)
                          subtype:  remitment__remission__remit  the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)
                    subtype:  mailing__posting  the transmission of a letter; "the postmark indicates the time of mailing"
                    subtype:  telephotography.transmittal  transmission and reproduction of photographs and charts and pictures over a distance
                       subtype:  radiophotography  transmission of photographs by radio waves
              subtype:  trigger__induction__initiation  an act that sets in motion some course of events
                 subtype:  instigation__fomentation  deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
              subtype:  compulsion__coercion  using force to cause something: "though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"; "they didn`t have to use coercion"
                 subtype:  constructive_eviction__eviction  action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved
              subtype:  influence  causing something without any direct or apparent effort
                 subtype:  cross-pollination__crosspollination  stimulating influence among diverse elements; "the cross-pollination of the arts"
                 subtype:  exposure  the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography"
                 subtype:  impingement.influence__encroachment__impact  influencing strongly: "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture"
                 subtype:  manipulation__use  exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
                 subtype:  hypnotism__mesmerism__suggestion  the act of inducing hypnosis
                 subtype:  persuasion  inducement by argument or reasoning or entreaty
                 subtype:  enticement__temptation  the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless"
                    subtype:  wheedling__blandishment  the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
                    subtype:  invitation.enticement  the act of enticing or alluring; "she was an invitation to trouble"
                    subtype:  leading_astray__leadingastray__leading_off__leadingoff  the act of enticing others into sinful ways
                    subtype:  seduction  enticing someone astray from right behavior
                    subtype:  solicitation.enticement__allurement  the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money)
              subtype:  inducing__inducement  act of bringing about a desired result: "inducement of sleep"
           subtype:  equalization__equalisation__leveling  the act of making equal or uniform
              subtype:  balancing__reconciliation  getting two things to correspond; "the reconciliation of his checkbook and the bank statement"
              subtype:  equating__equation  the act of regarding as equal
           subtype:  exhumation__disinterment__digging_up__diggingup  the act of digging up something (especially a corpse) that has been buried
           subtype:  obstetrical_delivery__obstetricaldelivery__delivery  the act of delivering a child
              subtype:  breech_delivery__breech_birth__breech_presentation  delivery of an infant whose feet or buttocks appear first
                 subtype:  frank_breech_delivery__frank_breech__frankbreech  position of a fetus in which the buttocks are present at the maternal pelvic outlet
              subtype:  cesarean_delivery__caesarean_delivery__caesareandelivery__cesarean_section__cesarian_section__caesarean_section__caesareansection__C-section__cesarean__cesarian__caesarean__abdominal_delivery__abdominaldelivery  the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
              subtype:  forceps_delivery__forcepsdelivery  delivery in which forceps are inserted through the vagina and used to grasp the head of the fetus and pull it through the birth canal; since the forceps can injure the fetus this procedure has generally given way to cesarean deliveries
              subtype:  midwifery  assisting women at childbirth
           subtype:  stunt  a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
              subtype:  Russian_roulette  a stunt in which you spin the cylinder of a revolver that is loaded with only one bullet and then point the muzzle at your head and pull the trigger
              subtype:  acrobatic_stunt__acrobatic_feat__acrobaticfeat  a stunt performed by an acrobat
                 subtype:  backbend  an acrobatic feat in which the trunk is bent backward from a standing position until the hands touch the floor
                 subtype:  back_circle  a feat in which an acrobat arches the back from a prone position and bends the knees until the toes touch the head
                 subtype:  walkover  backbends combined with handstands
                 subtype:  cartwheel  acrobatic revolutions with the body turned sideways and the arms and legs outstretched like the spokes of a wheel
                 subtype:  handstand  the act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position
                 subtype:  handspring  an acrobatic feat in which a person goes from a standing position to a handstand and back again
                 subtype:  headstand  an acrobatic feat in which a person balances on the head (usually with the help of the hands)
                 subtype:  tumble  an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
                    subtype:  somersault__somersaulting__flip  an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
                       subtype:  flip-flop  a backward somersault
                 subtype:  split  extending the legs at right angles to the trunks (one in front and the other in back)
        subtype:  masterpiece  an outstanding achievement
        subtype:  masterstroke  an achievement demonstrating great skill or mastery
        subtype:  credit.achievement  used in the phrase "to your credit" to indicate an achievement deserving praise; "she already had several performances to her credit"
        subtype:  performance.achievement  any recognized accomplishment; "they admired his performance under stress"; "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe"
           subtype:  overachievement  better than expected performance (better than might have been predicted from intelligence tests)
           subtype:  underachievement  poorer than expected performance (poorer than might have been predicted from intelligence tests)
        subtype:  track_record.achievement__trackrecord__record  the sum of recognized accomplishments; "the lawyer has a good record"
        subtype:  fait_accompli__accomplished_fact  an irreversible accomplishment
        subtype:  going__sledding  advancing toward a goal; "persuading him was easy going" or "the proposal faces tough sledding"
        subtype:  arrival.achievement__reaching  accomplishment of an objective
           subtype:  attainment.arrival  arrival at a new stage; "his attainment of puberty was delayed by malnutrition"
           subtype:  advent__coming  arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous); "the advent of the computer"
        subtype:  close_call__closecall__close_shave__closeshave__squeak__squeaker__narrow_escape  something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin
        subtype:  completion  the act of becoming or making complete: "her work is still far from completion"
           subtype:  consummation  the act of bringing to completion or fruition
              subtype:  realization__realisation__fruition  something that is realized; "the victory was the realization of a whole year's work"
              subtype:  orgasm__climax__sexual_climax__coming  the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse
                 subtype:  male_orgasm  an orgasm accompanied by the sensation of ejaculation of semen
              subtype:  fulfillment__fulfilment  the act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc)
                 subtype:  self-fulfillment__self-realization__self-realisation  the fulfillment of your capacities
                 subtype:  satisfaction  act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services"
                    subtype:  gratification  the act or an instance of gratifying or satisfying
                       subtype:  self-gratification  the act of satisfying your own desires and giving yourself pleasure
                       subtype:  indulging__indulgence__pampering__humoring  the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
                          subtype:  overindulgence__excess  excessive indulgence; "the child was spoiled by overindulgence"
                          subtype:  orgy.indulging  any act of immoderate indulgence
                       subtype:  pleasing  the act of one who pleases
           subtype:  consummation.completion  the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
        subtype:  attainment  the act of achieving an aim; "the attainment of independence"
           subtype:  record.attainment  an extreme attainment; the best (or worst) performance ever attested (as in a sport); "he tied the Olympic record"; "coffee production last year broke all previous records"; "Chicago set the homicide record"
              subtype:  track_record__trackrecord  the best recorded performance at a particular racetrack
              subtype:  world_record__worldrecord  the best record in the whole world
           subtype:  success__succes  an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success"
              subtype:  winning  succeeding with great difficulty; "winning is not everything"
              subtype:  smash__hit__bang__strike  a conspicuous success; "that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career"
              subtype:  bell_ringer.success__bellringer__bull's_eye__mark  something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal; "the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer"; "scored a bull's eye"; "hit the mark"
              subtype:  conquest  success in mastering something difficult; "the conquest of space"
              subtype:  coup  a brilliant and notable success
              subtype:  flying_colors__flying_colours  complete success; "they passed inspection with flying colors"
              subtype:  qualifying__passing__pass  success in satisfying a test or requirement; "his future depended on his passing that test"; "he got a pass in introductory chemistry"
              subtype:  overturn__upset  an improbable and unexpected victory; "the biggest upset since David beat Goliath"
              subtype:  seduction.success__conquest  an act of winning the love of someone
                 subtype:  sexual_conquest__score  a seduction culminating in sexual intercourse; "calling his seduction of the girl a `score' was a typical example of male slang"
              subtype:  score  the act of scoring in a game or sport; "the winning score came with less than a minute left to play"
                 subtype:  bull's_eye  in target shooting: a score made by hitting the center of the target; "in repeated sets of five shots his numbers of bull's-eyes varied"
                 subtype:  goal  a successful attempt at scoring; "the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play"
                 subtype:  ten-strike__tenstrike__strike  a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball; "he finished with three strikes in the tenth frame"
                 subtype:  spare  a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
                 subtype:  open_frame__break  any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare; "the break in the eighth frame cost him the match"
                 subtype:  safety  a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line
                 subtype:  touchdown  a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
                 subtype:  field_goal__fieldgoal  a score in American football; a score made by kicking the ball between the opponents' goal posts
                 subtype:  conversion  a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown
                    subtype:  point_after__extra_point  a score in American football made on a try for points after a touchdown
                 subtype:  tally__run  a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely; "the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th" or "their first tally came in the 3rd inning"
                    subtype:  earned_run  a run that was not scored as the result of an error by the other team
                    subtype:  unearned_run  a run that was scored as a result of an error by the other team
                    subtype:  run_batted_in__rbi  a run that is the result of the batter's performance; "he had more than 100 rbi last season"
                 subtype:  basket__field_goal__fieldgoal  a score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop
                 subtype:  hat_trick__hattrick  three consecutive scores by one player or three scores in one game (as in cricket or ice hockey etc.)
                 subtype:  break_of_serve__break  (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving; "he was up two breaks in the second set"
                 subtype:  equalizer  a score that makes the match even
              subtype:  solution.act  the successful action of solving a problem; "the solution took three hours"
           subtype:  course_credit__credit  educational recognition that a course of studies has been successfully completed
              subtype:  semester_hour  a unit of academic credit; one hour a week for an academic semester
        subtype:  freeing__release  the act of liberating someone or something
           subtype:  jail_delivery  the use of force to liberate prisoners
           subtype:  deregulation__deregulating  the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)
           subtype:  relief.freeing  the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged; "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"
           subtype:  unsnarling__untangling__disentanglement__extrication  the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition
           subtype:  emancipation  freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
           subtype:  clearing  the act of freeing from suspicion
              subtype:  purging__purge__purgation  the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
                 subtype:  purification.purging  the act of purging of sin or guilt; "purification through repentance"
              subtype:  exoneration__vindication__whitewash  the act of vindicating; "subsequent events have proved to be a vindication of his position"
                 subtype:  justification  the act of justifying: "the justification of barbarous means by holy ends"- H.J.Muller
           subtype:  manumission  the formal act of freeing from slavery; "he believed in the manumission of the slaves"
           subtype:  probation  the act of liberating on probation
        subtype:  base_on_balls__walk__pass  (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls; "he worked the pitcher for a base on balls"
        subtype:  haymaking.achievement  taking full advantage of an opportunity while it lasts
        subtype:  face_saver__face_saving  an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige)
        subtype:  recruitment__enlisting  the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
        subtype:  smooth  the act of smoothing; "he gave is hair a quick smooth"
     subtype:  course_of_action__course  a mode of action; "if you persist in that course you will surely fail"
        subtype:  collision_course__collisioncourse  a course of action (following a given philosophy) that will lead to conflict if it continues unabated
        subtype:  way_of_life__way__path  a course of conduct; "the path of virtue"; "we went our separate ways"; "our paths in life led us apart"; "genius usually follows a revolutionary path"
           subtype:  free-living  a way of life given to easy indulgence of the appetites
           subtype:  primrose_path  a life of ease and pleasure
           subtype:  straight_and_narrow__strait_and_narrow  the way of proper and honest behavior; "he taught his children to keep strictly to the straight and narrow"
           subtype:  vanity_fair  a vain and frivolous way of life especially in large cities (after a fair held in the town of Vanity in Pilgrim's Progress)
           subtype:  warpath  a course leading to warfare or battle
     subtype:  interaction  a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting
        subtype:  interplay  reciprocal action and reaction
        subtype:  contact  close interaction: "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings"
           subtype:  eye_contact__eyecontact  contact that occurs when two people look directly at each other; "a teacher should make eye contact with the students"
           subtype:  placement  contact established between applicants and prospective employees; "the agency provided placement services"
        subtype:  interchange.interaction__reciprocation__give-and-take  mutual interaction; the activity of interchanging or reciprocating
           subtype:  reciprocity  mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges
           subtype:  dealings__traffic  social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with')
              subtype:  relation.dealings  (usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups: "international relations"
     subtype:  playing.action  the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation
        subtype:  bowling  the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc
        subtype:  catching  playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
        subtype:  golfing  playing golf; "he goes south every winter for the golfing"
        subtype:  pitching  playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
     subtype:  sword_play__swordplay__play  the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
        subtype:  swordplay__fencing  the act or art of using a sword as in fencing
     subtype:  arrival  the act of arriving at a certain place; "they awaited her arrival"
        subtype:  ingress__ingres__entering__entry__incoming  the act of entering; "she made a grand entrance"
           subtype:  incursion  the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers); "the incursion of television into the American livingroom"
           subtype:  intrusion  entrance by force or without permission or welcome
           subtype:  irruption  a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in; "the recent irruption of bad manners"
           subtype:  entree  the act of entering; "she made a graceful entree into the ballroom"
           subtype:  enrollment__registration__enrolment  the act of enrolling
           subtype:  penetration  the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women"
              subtype:  interpenetration__permeation  thorough penetration
           subtype:  admission__admittance  the act of admitting someone to enter; "the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic"
              subtype:  readmission  the act of admitting someone again; "the surgery was performed on his readmission to the clinic"
              subtype:  matriculation__matric  admission to a group (especially a college or university)
           subtype:  accession  the act of entering upon or attaining to a position or right
        subtype:  appearance  the act of appearing in public view; "the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period"; "it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America"
           subtype:  apparition  an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly; "natives were amazed at the apparition of this white stanger"
           subtype:  emergence__emersion  the act of emerging
           subtype:  reappearance.appearance__return  the act of someone appearing again; "his reappearance as Hamlet has been long awaited"
              subtype:  comeback  return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity
        subtype:  return.arrival__homecoming  a coming to or returning home; "on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party"
           subtype:  repatriation  the act of returning to the country of origin
        subtype:  anchorage  the act of anchoring
        subtype:  docking__moorage__tying_up__tyingup  a act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
        subtype:  landing  the act of coming to land after a voyage
           subtype:  debarkation__disembarkment  the act of passengers and crew getting off of a ship or aircraft
              subtype:  going_ashore__goingashore  debarkation from a boat or ship
           subtype:  touchdown.landing  a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes
           subtype:  splashdown  a landing of a spacecraft in the sea at the end of a space flight
        subtype:  landing.arrival  the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface); "the plane made a smooth landing"; "his landing on his feet was catlike"
           subtype:  aircraft_landing__airplane_landing  landing an aircraft
              subtype:  forced_landing__emergency_landing__emergencylanding  an unscheduled airplane landing that is made under circumstances (engine failure or adverse weather) not under the pilot's control
                 subtype:  crash_landing__crashlanding  an emergency landing under circumstances where a normal landing is impossible (usually damaging the aircraft)
              subtype:  ground-controlled_approach__GCA  aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar
              subtype:  three-point_landing__threepointlanding  a landing in which all three wheels of the aircraft touch the ground at the same time
              subtype:  instrument_landing  an aircraft landing made entirely by means of instruments
     subtype:  execution__performance__carrying_out__carrying_into_action  the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; "they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance"
        subtype:  specific_performance  the performance of a legal contract as specified by its terms
        subtype:  mechanism.execution__mechanics__mechanic  technical aspects of doing something; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style"
        subtype:  music.recreation  a musical diversion; "his music was his central interest"
           subtype:  vocal_music__vocalmusic  music that is vocalized (as contrasted with instrumental music)
              subtype:  singing__vocalizing  the act of singing vocal music
                 subtype:  a_cappella_singing__a_capella_singing__acapellasinging  singing without instrumental accompaniment
                 subtype:  bel_canto__belcanto  a style of operatic singing
                 subtype:  coloratura  singing with florid ornamentation
                 subtype:  caroling  singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas)
                 subtype:  crooning  the act of singing popular songs in a sentimental manner
                 subtype:  crooning.singing  singing in a soft low tone; "her crooning soon put the child to sleep"
                 subtype:  scat_singing__scat  singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument
                 subtype:  harmonization__harmonisation  singing in harmony
                 subtype:  humming  the act of singing with closed lips
                 subtype:  chanting__intonation  the act of singing in a monotonous tone
                    subtype:  cantillation  liturgical chanting
                 subtype:  karaoke  singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs)
                 subtype:  part-singing  singing with three or more voice parts
                 subtype:  psalmody__hymnody  the act of singing psalms or hymns
                 subtype:  singsong  (British) informal group singing of popular songs
                 subtype:  solmization  singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale
                 subtype:  yodeling  singing by changing back and forth between the chest voice and a falsetto
              subtype:  song.vocal_music__strain  the act of singing; "with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates"
                 subtype:  carol  a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ)
                 subtype:  lullaby__cradlesong  a quiet song that lulls a child to sleep
                 subtype:  aria  an elaborate song for solo voice
           subtype:  carillon_playing__bell_ringing__carillon  playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower
              subtype:  change_ringing  ringing tuned bells in a fixed order that is continually changing
           subtype:  drumming__percussion  the act of playing drums; "he practiced his drumming several hours every day"
           subtype:  whistling  the act of whistling a tune; "his cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work"
     subtype:  choice.action__selection__option__pick  the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"
        subtype:  casting  the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie
        subtype:  sampling  (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study
           subtype:  random_sampling  the selection of a random sample; each element of the population has an equal chance of been selected
           subtype:  stratified_sampling__representative_sampling__proportional_sampling  the population is divided into subpopulations (strata) and random samples are taken of each stratum
        subtype:  decision__determination__conclusion  the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
           subtype:  appointment__assignment__designation__naming  the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"
              subtype:  nomination  the act of naming a candidate
              subtype:  co-option__co-optation  the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)
              subtype:  delegacy  the appointment of a delegate
              subtype:  ordination__ordinance  the act of ordaining; "the priest's family was present for his ordination"
                 subtype:  laying_on_of_hands  laying hands on a person's head to invoke spiritual blessing in Christian ordination
           subtype:  call.decision  (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee; "he was ejected for protesting the call"
           subtype:  move.decision  the act of deciding to do something; "he didn't make a move to help"; "his first move was to hire a lawyer"
              subtype:  demarche  a move or step or maneuver in political or diplomatic affairs
              subtype:  tactical_maneuver__maneuver__manoeuvre__tactical_manoeuvre  a move made to gain a tactical end
                 subtype:  parking.maneuver  the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily
                 subtype:  gimmick__twist  any clever (deceptive) maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"
                    subtype:  fast_one__trick  a cunning or deceitful action or device; "he played a trick on me"; "he pulled a fast one and got away with it"
                 subtype:  feint  any distracting maneuver (as a mock attack)
                 subtype:  ploy__gambit__stratagem  a maneuver in a game or conversation
                 subtype:  ruse__artifice  a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
                 subtype:  measure.tactical_maneuver__step  any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"
                    subtype:  countermeasure  an action taken to offset another action
                       subtype:  countermine  (military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy
                    subtype:  shark_repellent__sharkrepellent__porcupine_provision__porcupineprovision  a measure undertaken by a corporation to discourage unwanted takeover attempts
                       subtype:  golden_parachute  giving top executives lucrative benefits that must be paid by the acquirer if they are discharged after a takeover
                       subtype:  greenmail  paying the raider to give up a takeover attempt (as by an extravagant buyback of the stock they hold in your corporation)
                       subtype:  pac-man_strategy__pacmanstrategy  the target company defends itself by threatening to take over its acquirer
                       subtype:  poison_pill  the target company defends itself by making its stock less attractive to an acquirer
                          subtype:  suicide_pill__suicidepill  a poison pill with potentially catastrophic implications for the company it is intended to protect
                       subtype:  safe_harbor  the target company defends itself by acquiring a company so onerously regulated that it makes the target less attractive (gives it a safe harbor)
                       subtype:  scorched-earth_policy  the target company defends itself by selling off its crown jewels
                    subtype:  safeguard__precaution  a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
                       subtype:  security_measures__security  measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
           subtype:  casting_lots__drawing_lots__sortition  making a chance decision by using lots (straws or pebbles etc.) that are thrown or drawn
           subtype:  resolution.action  a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions"
        subtype:  willing__volition  the act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition"
           subtype:  intention  an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out; "my intention changed once I saw her"
        subtype:  election.choice  the act of selecting someone; "many candidates ran for election"
           subtype:  co-optation__co-option  the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership)
        subtype:  voting__vote__ballot__balloting  a choice that is made by voting; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"
           subtype:  block_vote__blockvote  a vote proportional in magnitude to the number of people that a delegate represents
           subtype:  secret_ballot  a vote in which each person's choice is secret by the totaled votes are public
           subtype:  split_ticket__splitticket  a ballot cast by a voter who votes for candidates from more than one party
           subtype:  straight_ticket  a ballot cast by a voter who votes for all the candidates of one party
           subtype:  multiple_voting  voting in more than one place by the same person at the same election (illegal in U.S.)
           subtype:  casting_vote__castingvote  the deciding vote cast by the presiding officer to resolve a tie
           subtype:  veto  a vote that blocks a decision
              subtype:  pocket_veto  indirect veto of legislation by refusing to sign it
     subtype:  change  the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"
        subtype:  volte-face__volteface__about-face__aboutface__policy_change  a reversal in attitude or principle or point of view: "an about-face on foreign policy"
           subtype:  undoing  an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
        subtype:  relocation__move  the act of changing your residence or place of business; "they say that three moves equal one fire"
           subtype:  flit  (British) a secret move (to avoid paying debts); "they did a moonlight flit"
        subtype:  filtration  the act of changing a fluid by passing it through a filter
           subtype:  percolation  the filtration of a liquid for extraction or purification
        subtype:  reduction__simplification  the act of reducing complexity
        subtype:  decimalization__decimalisation  the act of changing to a decimal system; "the decimalization of British currency"
        subtype:  metrification__metrication  the act of changing from imperial units of measurement to metric units: meters, grams, seconds
        subtype:  turning  act of changing in practice or custom: "the law took many turnings over the years"
        subtype:  diversification__variegation  the act of diversifying (introducing variety); "my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments"
        subtype:  flux  in constant change: "his opinions are in flux"
        subtype:  switching__switch__shift  the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election"
           subtype:  switcheroo  a sudden unexpected switch
        subtype:  substitution__exchange  the act of putting one one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help
           subtype:  commutation  the substitution of one method of payment for another
           subtype:  replacing__replacement  the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another; "replacing the star will not be easy"
              subtype:  novation  (law) the replacement of one obligation by another by mutual agreement of both parties; usually the replacement of one of the original parties to a contract with the consent of the remaining party
              subtype:  pitching_change  replacing a pitcher in baseball
              subtype:  supersedure__supersession  act of replacing one person or thing by another especially one held to be superior
              subtype:  supplanting__displacement  act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
           subtype:  subrogation  (law) the act of substituting of one creditor for another
           subtype:  weaning__ablactation  the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal
        subtype:  promotion  act of raising in rank or position
           subtype:  ennoblement  the act of raising someone to the nobility
           subtype:  preferment__recognition  the act of preferring; "the preferment went to the younger candidate"
        subtype:  demotion  act of lowering in rank or position
        subtype:  change_of_state  the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
           subtype:  aeration  the act of charging a liquid with a gas making it effervescent
           subtype:  passage__transition  the act of passing from one state or place to the next
              subtype:  fossilization__fossilisation  becoming inflexible or out of date
           subtype:  meddling__tampering  the act of altering something secretly or improperly
           subtype:  transfer__transference  the act of transfering something from one form to another; "the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise"
           subtype:  termination__ending__conclusion  the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement"
              subtype:  demonetization__demonetisation  ending something (e.g. gold or silver) as no longer the legal tender of a country
              subtype:  tone_ending__release  (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
                 subtype:  plosion  the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
              subtype:  windup__completion__culmination__mop_up__mopup  a concluding action
                 subtype:  finish.windup__finishing  the act of finishing; "his best finish in a major tournament was third"; "the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause"
                    subtype:  finale__close__closing_curtain__closingcurtain__finis__fini  the concluding part of any performance
                 subtype:  finalization__finalisation  the act of finalizing
                 subtype:  follow-through  carrying something to full completion; "I appreciated his follow-through on his promise"
                 subtype:  graduation  the successful completion of a program of study
              subtype:  retirement  withdrawal from your position or occupation
                 subtype:  hibernation  the act of retiring into inactivity; "he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years"
                 subtype:  rustication.retirement  the action of retiring to and living in the country
              subtype:  relinquishment__relinquishing  the act of relinquishing
                 subtype:  cession__ceding  the act of ceding
                    subtype:  ceding_back__recession  the act of ceding back
                 subtype:  handover  act of relinquishing property or authority etc: "the handover of occupied territory"
                 subtype:  waiver__release  a formal written statement of relinquishment
                    subtype:  granting_immunity__exemption__immunity  an act exempting someone; "he was granted immunity from prosecution"
                       subtype:  fix  an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear; "collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers"
              subtype:  dissolution__breakup  the termination of a relationship
                 subtype:  annulment__invalidation  a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc)
                    subtype:  dissolution_of_marriage  an annulment of a marriage
              subtype:  overthrow  the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
                 subtype:  subversive_activity__subversion  the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government
              subtype:  adjournment.termination__dissolution  the termination of a meeting
              subtype:  dismission__dismissal__discharge__firing__liberation__release__sacking  the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
                 subtype:  conge  an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal
                 subtype:  removal.dismission  dismissal from office
                 subtype:  deactivation__inactivation  breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)
                 subtype:  dishonorable_discharge  a discharge from the US Army for a grave offense (as sabotage or espionage or cowardice or murder)
                 subtype:  Section_Eight  a discharge from the US Army based on unfitness or character traits deemed undesirable
              subtype:  destruction__devastation  termination by an act of destruction
                 subtype:  disaster  an act that has disastrous consequences
                 subtype:  kill  the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile; "the pilot reported two kills during the mission"
                 subtype:  laying_waste__ruin__ruining__ruination__wrecking  destruction achieved by wrecking something
                 subtype:  razing__leveling__tearing_down__tearingdown__demolishing  complete destruction of a building
                 subtype:  obliteration__annihilation  destruction by annihilating something
                    subtype:  atomization__atomisation  annihilation by reducing something to atoms
                    subtype:  pulverization__pulverisation  annihilation by pulverizing something
                    subtype:  vaporization__vaporisation  annihilation by vaporizing something
                 subtype:  decimation  destroying or killing a great proportion of the population (literally every tenth person)
                 subtype:  self-destruction  the act of destroying yourself; "his insistence was pure self-destruction"
                 subtype:  sabotage  a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
                 subtype:  extermination__liquidation  the act of exterminating
                 subtype:  holocaust  an act of great destruction and loss of life
                 subtype:  demolition  the act of demolishing
                 subtype:  vandalism__hooliganism__malicious_mischief__maliciousmischief  willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
              subtype:  killing__putting_to_death  the act of terminating a life
                 subtype:  deathblow__coupdegrace  the blow that kills (usually mercifully)
                 subtype:  death.killing  the act of killing; "he had two deaths on his conscience"
                 subtype:  euthanasia__mercy_killing__mercykilling  the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
                 subtype:  manslaughter  unlawful killing of a human being without malice
                    subtype:  chance-medley  unpremeditated killing of a human being in self defense
                 subtype:  murder__homicide__slaying  unlawful premeditated killing of a human being
                    subtype:  bloodshed__blood__gore  the shedding of blood resulting in murder; "he avenged the blood of his kinsmen"
                    subtype:  parricide  murder of your own parents
                       subtype:  matricide  murder of your mother
                       subtype:  patricide  murder of your father
                    subtype:  elimination.murder__liquidation  the murder of a competitor
                    subtype:  carnage__slaughter__butchery  the savage and excessive killing of people
                       subtype:  bloodbath__bloodletting__bloodshed__battue  indiscriminate slaughter
                    subtype:  assassination  murder of a public figure by surprise attack
                    subtype:  dry-gulching__drygulching  the act of killing from ambush
                    subtype:  fratricide  the act of murdering your own brother or sister
                    subtype:  hit.murder  a murder carried out by an underworld syndicate; "it has all the earmarks of a Mafia hit"
                    subtype:  infanticide  murdering an infant
                    subtype:  shoot-down__shootdown  murder by shooting someone down in cold blood
                    subtype:  tyrannicide  killing a tyrant
                    subtype:  thuggee  murder and robbery by thugs
                 subtype:  dispatch__despatch  the murder or execution of someone
                 subtype:  fell  the act of felling something (as a tree)
                 subtype:  immolation  killing as a sacrificial act
                 subtype:  self-annihilation__suicide__self-destruction  the act of killing yourself
                    subtype:  assisted_suicide  suicide of a terminally ill person that involves an assistant who serves to make dying as painless and dignified as possible
                    subtype:  felo-de-se  an act of deliberate self destruction
                    subtype:  harakiri__hara-kiri__harikari  (Japan) ritual suicide by self-disembowelment on a sword; practiced by warriors in the traditional Japanese society
                    subtype:  suttee  the act of a Hindu widow willingly cremating herself on the funeral pyre of her dead husband
                 subtype:  slaughter  the killing of animals (as for food)
                 subtype:  lynching  putting to death by mob action without due process of law
                 subtype:  poisoning  killing by the administration of poison
                    subtype:  gassing  the deliberate act of poisoning someone with gas
                 subtype:  regicide  the act of killing a king
                 subtype:  shooting  killing by gunfire; "when the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies"
                    subtype:  drive-by_shooting  shooting someone from a car as it is driven past the victim
                    subtype:  wing_shooting  shooting game birds that are flying (on the wing)
                 subtype:  suffocation__asphyxiation  killing by depriving of oxygen
                    subtype:  strangling__choking__strangulation__throttling  the act of suffocating by constricting the windpipe; "no evidence that the choking was done by the accused"
                 subtype:  ritual_killing__sacrifice  the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity
                    subtype:  hecatomb  a great sacrifice; an ancient Greek or Roman sacrifice of 100 oxen
                    subtype:  immolation.ritual_killing  to kill as a sacrifice by fire
                 subtype:  electrocution  killing by electric shock
                 subtype:  decapitation__beheading  killing by cutting off the head
                 subtype:  genocide__race_murder__racial_extermination  systematic killing of a racial or cultural group
                    subtype:  Holocaust__final_solution__finalsolution  the Nazi program of exterminating Jews under Hitler
                 subtype:  massacre__mass_murder  the wanton killing of many people
                    instance:  Battle_of_the_Little_Bighorn__Little_Bighorn__Battle_of_Little_Bighorn__Custer's_Last_Stand
              subtype:  abolition__abolishment  the act of abolishing
              subtype:  liquidation__settlement  terminating a business operation
                 subtype:  viaticus_settlement__viatical_settlement  sale of an insurance policy by a terminally ill policy holder
              subtype:  drug_withdrawal__withdrawal  the termination of drug taking
                 subtype:  cold_turkey  complete and abrupt withdrawal of all addictive drugs on which you have become dependent
              subtype:  closedown__closure__shutdown  termination of operations
                 subtype:  plant_closing__plantclosing  act of shutting down operation of a plant
                 subtype:  bank_closing  act of closing down a bank because of a fiscal emergency or failure
                 subtype:  layoff  the act of laying off an employee or a work force
              subtype:  extinguishing__extinction__quenching  the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning; "the extinction of the lights"
              subtype:  fade__disappearance  gradually ceasing to be visible
              subtype:  abortion  termination of pregnancy
                 subtype:  spontaneous_abortion__spontaneousabortion__miscarriage__stillbirth  a natural loss of the products of conception
                    subtype:  habitual_abortion  repeated spontaneous abortion (often for no known reason)
                    subtype:  imminent_abortion__threatened_abortion  the appearance of symptoms that signal the impending loss of the products of conception
                    subtype:  incomplete_abortion__partial_abortion__partialabortion  termination of pregnancy without expulsion of all of the products of conception
                 subtype:  induced_abortion__inducedabortion  a deliberate termination of pregnancy
                    subtype:  aborticide__feticide  the act of destroying a fetus
                    subtype:  therapeutic_abortion__therapeuticabortion  a legally induced abortion for medical reasons (as when the mother's life is threatened)
                    subtype:  suction_curettage__suctioncurettage__vacuum_aspiration  a method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix
              subtype:  defusing__deactivation  the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
              subtype:  discontinuance__discontinuation  the act of discontinuing
                 subtype:  disfranchisement  the discontinuation of a franchise; especially the discontinuation of the right to vote
                 subtype:  disinheritance  the act by a donor that terminates the right of a person to inherit
                 subtype:  dismount  the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
           subtype:  nullification__override  the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
              subtype:  cancellation  the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
                 subtype:  abrogation__repeal__annulment  an official or legal cancellation
                    subtype:  vacation  the act of making something legally void
                    subtype:  recall  the act of removing an official by petition
                    subtype:  revocation  the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done; "the revocation of a law"
                 subtype:  write-off__writeoff  the act of cancelling a debt as uncollectible
                 subtype:  attainder__civil_death__civildeath  cancellation of civil rights
                 subtype:  recission__rescission  the act of rescinding; (law) the cancellation of a contract and the return of the parties to the positions they would have had if the contract had not been made; recission may be brought about by decree or by mutual consent
              subtype:  vitiation  nullification by the destruction of the legal force; rendering null; "the vitiation of the contract"
              subtype:  counteraction__neutralization__neutralisation  action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
              subtype:  neutralization__neutralisation  action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war; "the neutralization of Belgium"
           subtype:  reversal  a change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a reversal of autonomic function"
              subtype:  regress__regres__reversion__retrogression__retroversion  returning to a former state
           subtype:  commencement__beginning__start  the act of starting something; "he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations"
              subtype:  rise_to_power__accession  the act of attaining a new office or right
              subtype:  activation  making active and effective (as a bomb)
              subtype:  tone-beginning__attack  a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
              subtype:  constitution__establishment__formation__organization__organisation  the act of forming something; "the constitution of a PTA group"; "he still remembers the establishment of the hospital"
                 subtype:  unionization__unionisation  act of forming labor unions
                 subtype:  colonization__colonisation__settlement  the act of colonizing
                    subtype:  populating__population  the act of populating (causing to live in a place); "he deplored the population of colonies with convicted criminals"
              subtype:  Creation  (theology) God's act of bringing the universe into existence
              subtype:  debut__introduction__first_appearance__firstappearance__launching__unveiling__entry  the act of beginning something new; "they looked forward to the debut of their new product line"
                 subtype:  induction  the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time); "the induction of an anesthetic state"
                    subtype:  induction_of_labor  (obstetrics) inducing the childbirth process artificially by administering oxytocin or by puncturing the amniotic sac
                    subtype:  hypnogenesis  the induction of sleep or hypnosis
                 subtype:  product_introduction__productintroduction  the introduction (usually by an advertising campaign) of a new product or product line
                 subtype:  ushering_in  the introduction of something new; "it signalled the ushering in of a new era"
              subtype:  face-off  (ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players
              subtype:  first_step__firststep__initiative__opening_move__openingmove__opening  the first of a series of actions; "he memorized all the important chess openings"
                 subtype:  curtain_raiser__curtainraiser  any preliminary activity
                 subtype:  first_base__firstbase  the initial stage in accomplishing something; "we didn't get to first base with that approach"
                 subtype:  peace_initiative__peaceinitiative  opening move in negotiating a peace treaty
              subtype:  groundbreaking_ceremony__groundbreaking  the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project
              subtype:  housing_start__housingstart  the act of starting to construct a house
              subtype:  icebreaker  a beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere; "he told jokes as an icebreaker"
              subtype:  inauguration__startup  the act of starting a new operation or practice; "he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation"; "the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes"
              subtype:  founding__initiation__foundation__institution__origination__creation__instauration  starting something for the first time
              subtype:  installing__installation__installment  the act of installing something (as equipment); "the telephone installation took only a few minutes"
              subtype:  jump_ball  (basketball) the way play begins or resumes when possession is disputed; an official tosses the ball up between two players who jump in an effort to tap it to a teammate
                 subtype:  tap-off__tapoff__tip-off__tipoff  the act of starting a basketball game with a jump ball
              subtype:  kickoff  a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
              subtype:  resumption__recommencement  beginning again
              subtype:  scrum__scrummage  (rugby football) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession
              subtype:  startup  the act of setting in operation; "repeated shutdowns and startups are expensive"
           subtype:  rousing__arousal  the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
              subtype:  awakening__wakening__waking_up  the act of waking; "it was an early awakening"; "it was the waking up he hated most"
                 subtype:  reveille  a signal to get up in the morning; in the military it is a bugle call at sunrise
              subtype:  excitation__excitement  something that excites; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day"
                 subtype:  thrill  something that thrills; "the thrills of space travel"
              subtype:  incitation__incitement  an act of inciting
              subtype:  inflaming__inflammation  arousal to violent emotion
              subtype:  inspiration__stirring  arousing to a particular emotion or action
              subtype:  stimulation  the act of stimulating
              subtype:  titillation  an agreeable arousal
           subtype:  cooking__cookery  the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
              subtype:  baking.cooking  cooking by dry heat in an oven
                 subtype:  shirring  baking shelled eggs
              subtype:  toasting__browning  cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill; "proper toasting should brown both sides of a piece of bread"
              subtype:  broil__broiling__grilling  cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
              subtype:  frying__sauteing  cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
              subtype:  braising  cooking slowly in fat in a closed pot with little moisture
              subtype:  poaching  cooking in simmering liquid
              subtype:  roasting  cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added); "the slow roasting took several hours"
                 subtype:  barbecuing  roasting a large piece of meat on a revolving spit out of doors over an open fire
              subtype:  simmering__boiling__stewing  cooking in a boiling liquid
                 subtype:  decoction  (pharmacology) the extraction by boiling of water-soluble drug substances
              subtype:  percolation.cooking  the act of making coffee in a percolator
              subtype:  cookery__cuisine__culinary_art  the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
                 subtype:  dim_sum__dimsum  traditional Chinese cuisine; a variety of foods (including several kinds of steamed or fried dumplings) are served successively in small portions
                 subtype:  nouvelle_cuisine  a school of French cooking that uses light sauces and tries to bring out the natural flavors of foods instead of making heavy use of butter and cream
                 subtype:  rechauffe  warmed leftovers
                 subtype:  gastronomy  a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
           subtype:  seasoning  the act of adding a seasoning to food
              subtype:  salting  the act of adding salt to food
              subtype:  sweetening  the act of adding a sweetener to food
           subtype:  infusion  the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality; "the team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent"
           subtype:  improvement  the act of improving something: "their improvements increased the value of the property"
              subtype:  tenderization__tenderisation  the act of making meat tender by pounding or marinating it
              subtype:  development  act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining; "he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency"; "they funded research and development"
                 subtype:  progress__advancement  gradual improvement or growth or development: "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts"; "their research and development gave them an advantage"
                    subtype:  furtherance__forwarding__promotion  the advancement of some enterprise; "his experience in marketing resulted in the forwarding of his career"
                    subtype:  stride  significant progress (especially in the phrase "make strides" or "make rapid strides")
                    subtype:  workflow  progress (or rate of progress) in work being done
                 subtype:  broadening  the action of making broader; "the broadening of travel"
                 subtype:  working_out__workingout__elaboration  developing in intricate and painstaking detail
                 subtype:  product_development__productdevelopment  improving an existing product or developing new kinds of products
              subtype:  cleaning__cleansing__cleanup  the act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning"
                 subtype:  disinfestation  the activity of getting rid of vermin
                 subtype:  spring-cleaning  the activity of cleaning a house thoroughly at the end of winter
                 subtype:  scrubbing__scrub__scouring  the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
                    subtype:  swabbing__mopping  cleaning with a mop; "he gave it a good mopping"
                 subtype:  dry_cleaning__drycleaning  the act of cleaning (fabrics) with a solvent other than water
                 subtype:  sweeping  the act of cleaning with a broom
                 subtype:  purge__purging__purgation  an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other other undesired elements
                    subtype:  abreaction__catharsis__catharsi__katharsis__katharsi  (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
                    subtype:  catharsis__catharsi__katharsis__katharsi  purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
                    subtype:  colonic_irrigation__colonicirrigation__colonic__high_colonic  irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon
                 subtype:  purification  cleaning by getting rid of impurities
                 subtype:  sterilization__sterilisation  the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria of other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means)
                    subtype:  pasteurization__pasteurisation  partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food
                 subtype:  sanitization__sanitation__sanitisation  making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing
                 subtype:  depilation__epilation  the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin)
                    subtype:  shave__shaving  the act of removing hair with a razor
                       subtype:  tonsure  shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
                    subtype:  electrolysis  removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root
                 subtype:  ablution__washup__bathing  the act of washing yourself (or another person)
                    subtype:  shower_bath__shower  washing yourself in a shower; you stand upright under water sprayed from a nozzle; "he took a shower after the game"
                    subtype:  bath  you soak your body in a bathtub; "he has a good bath every morning"
                       subtype:  bubble_bath  a bath in which you add something to foam and scent the bath water
                       subtype:  mud_bath__mudbath  a bath in warm mud (as for treating rheumatism)
                    subtype:  sponge_bath  you wash your body with a sponge or washcloth instead of in a bathtub
                    subtype:  steam_bath__steambath__Turkish_bath__vapor_bath__vaporbath__vapour_bath  you sweat in a steam room before getting a rubdown and cold shower
              subtype:  rectification__correction  the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake
                 subtype:  redress__redres__remediation  act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
                    subtype:  salve  anything that remedies or heals or soothes; "he needed a salve for his conscience"
                 subtype:  retribution  the act of correcting for your wrongdoing
                 subtype:  recompense__compensation  the act of compensating for loss or injury
                    subtype:  amends__reparation  compensation (given or received) for an injury or insult; "an act for which there is no reparation"; "how can I make amends?"
                 subtype:  amendment  the act of amending
                 subtype:  emendation  a correction by emending; a correction resulting from critical editing
              subtype:  optimization__optimisation  the act of rendering optimal; "the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability"; "in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized"; "to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products"
              subtype:  perfection  the act of making something perfect
              subtype:  reform  a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses; "justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts"
                 subtype:  land_reform  a redistribution of agricultural land (especially by government action)
              subtype:  amelioration__melioration__betterment  the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
              subtype:  self-improvement__self-reformation  the act of improving yourself
                 subtype:  reform.self-improvement  self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice; "the family rejoiced in the drunkard's reform"
              subtype:  clarification__clearing  the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
              subtype:  enrichment  act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding
                 subtype:  fertilization__fertilisation__fecundation__dressing  making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
                    subtype:  top_dressing__topdressing  a layer of fertilizer or manure not plowed in
              subtype:  humanization__humanisation  the act of making more humane
              subtype:  modernization__modernisation  making modern in appearance of behavior; "the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process"
              subtype:  redevelopment__renovation  the act of renovating
                 subtype:  face_lift__face_lifting  a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building)
              subtype:  enhancement__sweetening  an improvement that makes something more agreeable
              subtype:  upturn  an upward movement or trend as in business activity
              subtype:  ventilation  the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
              subtype:  repair__fixing__fix__mending  the act of putting something in working order again
                 subtype:  darning  the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
                 subtype:  patching  the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it
                 subtype:  upkeep__care__maintenance  activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care"
                    subtype:  camera_care  keeping a camera in good working order
                    subtype:  car_care__carcare  keeping a car in good working order
                       subtype:  oil_change__oilchange  replacing dirty oil with clean
                    subtype:  overhaul__inspection_and_repair__service  periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
                       subtype:  interim_overhaul__interimoverhaul  an overhaul between the regular times for overhauling
                    subtype:  pump_priming  introducing water into a pump to improve the seal and start the water flowing
                    subtype:  scheduled_maintenance__scheduledmaintenance  maintenance at a regularly scheduled time
                    subtype:  steam_fitting__steamfitting  care (installation and maintenance) of equipment for ventilating or heating or refrigerating
                 subtype:  band_aid__quick_fix__quickfix__quickie__quicky  hurried repair
                 subtype:  restoration  the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state
                    subtype:  gentrification  the restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of lower-income people)
                    subtype:  reclamation__rehabilitation  the conversion of waste land into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
                       subtype:  reforestation__reafforestation  the restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been reduced by fire or cutting
                       subtype:  urban_renewal__urbanrenewal  the clearing and rebuilding and redevelopment of urban slums
                    subtype:  rehabilitation  the restoration of someone to a useful place in society
                       subtype:  correctional_rehabilitation  providing penal custody or probation or parole for convicted offenders
                       subtype:  physical_rehabilitation__physical_restoration__therapeutic_rehabilitation__therapeuticrehabilitation  providing help for disabled persons; the removal or reduction of disabilities
                       subtype:  vocational_rehabilitation  providing training in a specific trade with the aim of gaining employment
                    subtype:  reinstatement  the act of restoring someone to a previous position; "we insisted on the reinstatement of the colonel"
                    subtype:  rejuvenation  the act of restoring to a more youthful condition
                       subtype:  refreshment  act of refreshing or renewing strength or liveliness
                 subtype:  reconstruction  the activity of constructing something again
                    subtype:  reassembly__refabrication__reformation  assembling again
                    subtype:  rebuilding  building again
                 subtype:  restitution  the act of restoring something to its original state
           subtype:  beautification  the act of making something more beautiful
              subtype:  glamorization__glamorisation__glamourization__glamourisation  the act of glamorizing; making something or someone more beautiful (often in a superficial way)
           subtype:  decoration  the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
              subtype:  adornment.decoration  the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting
              subtype:  ornamentation__embellishment  the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
              subtype:  window_dressing  the decoration of shop windows
              subtype:  trimming  the act of adding decoration; "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree"
              subtype:  tessellation  adorning with mosaic
              subtype:  figuration  decorating with a design
              subtype:  tattoo  the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining
              subtype:  titivation__tittivation  sprucing up; making decorative additions to
              subtype:  marking  the act of making a visible mark on a surface
                 subtype:  lineation  the act of marking or outlining with lines
                 subtype:  mottling  the act of coloring with areas of different shades
                 subtype:  striping  the act of marking with stripes
           subtype:  worsening  changing something with the result that it becomes worse
              subtype:  downturn__downswing  a worsening of business or economic activity; "the market took a downturn"
                 subtype:  downspin  a swift and dangerous downturn
           subtype:  debasement__degradation  changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
              subtype:  dehumanization__dehumanisation  the act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities; "science has been blamed for the dehumanization of modern life"
              subtype:  brutalization__brutalisation__animalization__animalisation  an act that makes people cruel or lacking normal human qualities
              subtype:  barbarization__barbarisation  an act that makes people primitive and uncivilized
              subtype:  bastardization__bastardisation  an act that debases or corrupts
              subtype:  subversion__corruption  destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity; "corruption of a minor"; "the big city's subversion of rural innocence"
              subtype:  demoralization__demoralisation  destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
              subtype:  stultification__impairment__deadening  the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
              subtype:  vulgarization__popularization__popularisation__vulgarisation  the act of making something attractive to the general public
              subtype:  abasement__humiliation  depriving one of self-esteem
                 subtype:  comedown  decline to a lower status or level
           subtype:  change_of_color  an act that change the light that something reflects
              subtype:  whitening__lightening  changing to a lighter color
                 subtype:  bleach  the act of whitening something by bleaching it (exposing it to sunlight or using a chemical bleaching agent)
              subtype:  blackening__darkening  changing to a darker color
              subtype:  discoloration__discolouration  the act of discoloring something
              subtype:  coloring__colouring  the act of of process of changing the color of something
                 subtype:  tinting  the act of adding a tinge of color; "the hairdresser gave her hair a modest tinting"
                 subtype:  hair_coloring  the act of dyeing or tinting one's hair
                    subtype:  rinse.hair_coloring  the act of giving a light tint to the hair
                 subtype:  dyeing  the use of dye to change the color of something permanently
                    subtype:  staining  (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
                       subtype:  Gram's_method__Gram_method__Gram's_procedure__Gram's_stain  a staining technique used to classify bacteria; those that retain the gentian violet are gram-positive and those that do not retain it are gram-negative
           subtype:  soiling__soilure__dirtying  the act of soiling something
              subtype:  spotting__staining__maculation  the act of spotting or staining something
              subtype:  contamination__pollution  the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors
                 subtype:  dust_contamination  the act of contaminating with dust particles
           subtype:  wetting  the act of making something wet
              subtype:  dousing__ducking__immersion  the act of submerging something
              subtype:  drenching__soaking__souse__sousing  the act of making something completely wet; "he gave it a good drenching"
              subtype:  moistening__dampening  the act of making something slightly wet
                 subtype:  basting  moistening a roast as it is cooking
              subtype:  splash__splashing  the act of scattering water about haphazardly
              subtype:  watering  wetting with water; "the lawn needs a great deal of watering"
                 subtype:  sprinkle__sprinkling  watering with a sprinkler
           subtype:  chewing__chew__mastication  biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
              subtype:  chomping  the act of chewing noisily
              subtype:  gumming__mumbling  ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth)
           subtype:  defoliation  causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals)
           subtype:  specialization__specialisation  the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
           subtype:  spiritualization__spiritualisation  the act of making something spiritual; infusing it with spiritual content
        subtype:  alteration__modification__adjustment  the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
           subtype:  loosening  the act of making something less tight
              subtype:  untying__undoing__unfastening  loosening the ties that fasten something; "the tying of bow ties is an art; the untying is easy"
           subtype:  tightening  the act of making something tighter; "the tightening of economic controls"
              subtype:  take-up  the action of taking up as by tightening or absorption or reeling in
           subtype:  accommodation  (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the lens of the eye
              subtype:  readjustment  the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)
              subtype:  domestication  accommodation to domestic life; "her explorer husband resisted all her attempts at domestication"
              subtype:  habituation  a general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions
           subtype:  adaptation  (physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)
              subtype:  dark_adaptation  the process of adjusting the eyes to low levels of illumination; cones adapt first; rods continue to adapt for up to four hours
              subtype:  light_adaptation__lightadaptation  the process of adjusting the eyes to relatively high levels of illumination; the pupil constricts and the cones system is operative
           subtype:  qualification  the act of modification or changing the strength of some idea; "his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform"
        subtype:  human_motion__humanmotion__motion__movement__move  the act of changing your location from one place to another; "police controlled the motion of the crowd"; "the movement of people from the farms to the cities"; "his move put him directly in my path"
           subtype:  approach__approaching__coming  the act of drawing spatially closer to something; "the hunter's approach scattered the geese"
              subtype:  access  the act of approaching or entering; "he gained access to the building"
                 subtype:  back_door  a secret or underhand means of access (to a place or a position); "he got his job through the back door"
              subtype:  closing  approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap; "the ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision"
              subtype:  landing_approach__landingapproach  the approach to a landing field by an airplane
                 subtype:  overshoot__wave-off__go-around  an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
              subtype:  run-up__runup  the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
           subtype:  forward_motion__forwardmotion__progress__progression__advancement__onwardmotion  the act of moving forward toward a goal
              subtype:  push  an effort to advance; "the army made a push toward the sea"
              subtype:  life_history__career  the general progression of your working or professional life; "the general had had a distinguished career"; "he had a long career in the law"
              subtype:  march  a steady advance; "the march of science"; "the march of time"
              subtype:  plain_sailing__plainsailing__clear_sailing__clearsailing__easy_going  easy unobstructed progress: "after we solved that problem the rest was plain sailing"
              subtype:  leapfrog  advancing as if in the game of leapfrog
           subtype:  locomotion__travel  self-propelled movement
              subtype:  brachiation  swinging by the arms from branch to branch
              subtype:  walking__walk  the act of traveling by foot; "walking is a healthy form of exercise"
                 subtype:  ambulation  walking about; "the hospital encouraged early ambulation"
                 subtype:  sleepwalking__somnambulism__somnambulation__noctambulism__noctambulation  walking by a person who is asleep
                 subtype:  gait  a person's manner of walking
                    subtype:  hobble__hitch__limp  the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
                    subtype:  flounce  the act of walking with exaggerated jerky motions
                    subtype:  stumble__lurch__stagger  an unsteady uneven gait
                    subtype:  pacing  walking with slow regular strides
                    subtype:  roll.gait  walking with a rolling gait
                    subtype:  saunter  a careless leisurely gait; "he walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn't a care in the world"
                    subtype:  skip  a gait in which steps and hops alternate
                    subtype:  angry_walk__angrywalk__stalk  a stiff or threatening gait
                    subtype:  prance__strut__swagger  a proud stiff pompous gait
                    subtype:  waddle  walking with a waddling gait; walking with short steps and the weight shifting from one foot to the other
                 subtype:  marching__march  the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind); "it was a long march"; "we heard the sound of marching"
                    subtype:  goose_step__goosestep  a manner of marching with legs straight and swinging high
                    subtype:  promenade  a march of all the guests at the opening of a formal dance
                    subtype:  quick_march__quickmarch  marching at quick time
                    subtype:  routemarch  a long training march for troops
                 subtype:  plodding  the act of walking with a slow heavy gait
                 subtype:  prowl  the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)
                 subtype:  shamble__shambling__shuffle__shuffling  walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet; "from his shambling I assumed he was very old"
                 subtype:  wading  walking with your feet in shallow water
              subtype:  step  the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down; "he walked with unsteady steps"
                 subtype:  pace__stride__tread  a step in walking or running
                 subtype:  trip.step  a light or nimble tread; "he heard the trip of women's feet overhead"
                 subtype:  sidestep  a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
                 subtype:  footstep  the act of taking a step in walking
              subtype:  gait.locomotion  a horse's manner of moving
                 subtype:  walk.gait  a slow gait of a horse in which two feet are always on the ground
                 subtype:  single-foot__rack  a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
                 subtype:  jog_trot__jogtrot  an easy gait of a horse; midway between a walk and a trot
                 subtype:  trot  a gait faster than a walk; diagonally opposite legs strike the ground together
                    subtype:  rising_trot  the rider rises from the saddle every second stride
                    subtype:  sitting_trot__sittingtrot  the rider sits still in the saddle
                 subtype:  canter__lope  an smooth 3-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop
                 subtype:  gallop  a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously
              subtype:  running__run  the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace; "he broke into a run"; "his daily run keeps him fit"
                 subtype:  sprint__dash  a quick run
                    subtype:  break  a sudden dash; "he made a break for the open door"
                       subtype:  fastbreak  (basketball) a rapid dash to get a shot as soon as possible after taking possession of the ball
              subtype:  lope__jog__trot  a slow pace of running
                 subtype:  dogtrot  a steady trot like that of a dog
              subtype:  crawling__crawl__creep__creeping  a slow creeping mode of locomotion (on hands and knees or dragging the body); "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage"; "the traffic moved at a creep"
              subtype:  lap__circle__circuit  movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
                 subtype:  pace_lap  (auto racing) the first lap of a car race that prepares the cars for a fast start
                 subtype:  victory_lap__victorylap__lap_of_honour  a lap by the winning person or team run to celebrate the victory
              subtype:  dance_step__dancestep__step  a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance; "he taught them the waltz step"
                 subtype:  moonwalk.dance_step  a kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot; "Michael Jackson perfected the moonwalk in the 1980s"
                 subtype:  chasse__sashay  (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
                 subtype:  glissade  a gliding or sliding step in ballet
              subtype:  stroke.locomotion  any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing
                 subtype:  swimming_stroke  a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward
                    subtype:  Australian_crawl__crawl__front_crawl__frontcrawl  a swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick
                    subtype:  dog_paddle__dogpaddle  an elementary swimming stroke imitating a swimming dog
                    subtype:  sidestroke  a swimming stroke in which the arms move forward and backward while the legs do a scissors kick
                    subtype:  butterfly_stroke__butterflystroke__butterfly  a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down
                    subtype:  breaststroke  a swimming stroke; the arms are extended together in front of the head and swept back on either side accompanied by a frog kick
                    subtype:  backstroke  a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back
                    subtype:  treading_water  a stroke that keeps the head above water by thrashing the legs and arms
           subtype:  lunge__lurch  the act of moving forward suddenly
           subtype:  travel__travelling__traveling  the act of going from one place to another; "he enjoyed selling but he hated the travel"
              subtype:  walk  the act of walking somewhere; "he took a walk after lunch"
                 subtype:  travel_by_foot  travel by foot; "he followed on foot"; "the swiftest of foot"
                 subtype:  constitutional  a regular walk taken as a form of exercise
                 subtype:  amble__promenade__ramble__saunter__stroll__perambulation  a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
                    subtype:  walkabout.amble  a public stroll by a celebrity to meet people informally
                 subtype:  hike__tramp  a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
                    subtype:  trudge  a long difficult walk
                 subtype:  turn.walk  taking a short walk out and back; "we took a turn in the park"
                 subtype:  moonwalk  an exploratory walk by an astronaut on the surface of the moon
                 subtype:  walkabout  (Australia) nomadic excursions into the bush made by an Aborigine
              subtype:  circumnavigation  traveling around something (by ship or plane); "Magellan's circumnavigation of the earth proved that it is a globe"
              subtype:  peregrination  travel (especially by foot)
                 subtype:  traversal__traverse  travel across
                 subtype:  wandering__roving__vagabondage  travelling about without any clear destination; "she followed him in his wanderings and looked after him"
                    subtype:  drifting  aimless wandering from place to place
              subtype:  procession.traveling  the action of a body of people proceeding in a regular formation; "processions were forbidden"
              subtype:  crossing  traveling across
                 subtype:  fording__ford  the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse
                    subtype:  shallow_fording__shallowfording  fording at a shallow place
                    subtype:  deep_fording  fording at a deep place in the stream
                 subtype:  traverse__traversal  taking a zigzag path on skis
              subtype:  driving  the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
                 subtype:  motoring  the act of driving an automobile
              subtype:  horseback_riding__horsebackriding__riding  riding a horse as a means of transportation
                 subtype:  bronco_busting  breaking a bronco to saddle
                 subtype:  endurance_riding__enduranceriding  riding for long hours over long distances
                 subtype:  pack_riding  riding with a pack
                 subtype:  trail_riding__trailriding  riding along a roughly blazed path
              subtype:  air_travel__airtravel__aviation__air  travel via aircraft; "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air"
                 subtype:  flying__flight  an instance of traveling by air; "flying was still an exciting adventure for him"
                    subtype:  aerobatics__acrobatics__stunting__stunt_flying__stuntflying  the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
                       subtype:  tailspin.aerobatics__spin  rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral spin
                    subtype:  blind_flying__blindflying__blind_landing__blindlanding  using only instruments for flying an aircraft because you cannot see through clouds or mists etc.
                    subtype:  ballooning  flying in a balloon
                    subtype:  flyover__flypast  a low-altitude flight (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground
                    subtype:  gliding__glide__sailplaning__soaring__sailing  the activity of flying a glider
                       subtype:  hang_gliding  gliding in a hang glider
                       subtype:  parasailing  gliding in a parasail
                    subtype:  pass  a flight or run by an aircraft over a target; "the plane turned to make a second pass"
                    subtype:  solo.flying  a flight in which the aircraft pilot is unaccompanied
                    subtype:  sortie  an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation)
                    subtype:  terrain_flight__terrainflight__low_level_flight__lowlevelflight  flight at very low altitudes
              subtype:  journey__journeying  the act of traveling from one place to another
                 subtype:  long_haul  a journey over a long distance; "it's a long haul from New York to Los Angeles"
                 subtype:  odyssey  a long wandering and eventful journey
                 subtype:  trip  a journey for some purpose (usually including the return); "he took a trip to the shopping center"
                    subtype:  flight  a scheduled trip by plane between designated airports; "I took the noon flight to Chicago"
                       subtype:  connecting_flight  a flight with an intermediate stop and a change of aircraft (possibly a change of airlines)
                       subtype:  direct_flight  a flight with one or more intermediate stops but no change of aircraft
                       subtype:  domestic_flight  a flight that begins and ends in the same country
                          subtype:  Qantas_domestic_flight  Qantas flights within Australia and from/to New-Zealand
                             instance:  QF2002  QF2003  QF2010  QF2011  QF2012  QF2013  QF2016  QF2019  QF2021_1  QF2021_2  QF2024_1  QF2024_2  QF2025_1  QF2025_2  QF2026  QF2027  QF2028_1  QF2028_2  QF2029_1  QF2029_2  QF2030  QF2031  QF2032_1  QF2032_2  QF2033_1  QF2033_2  QF2036_1  QF2036_2  QF2037  QF2038  QF2039_1  QF2039_2  QF2044  QF2045  QF2046  QF2047  QF2048  QF2049  QF2050  QF2051  QF2052  QF2053  QF2059  QF2062_1  QF2062_2  QF2063  QF2068_1  QF2068_2  QF2069  QF2072_1  QF2072_2  QF2073  QF2102_1  QF2102_2  QF2103_1  QF2103_2  QF2104  QF2105  QF2108  QF2109  QF2110  QF2118  QF2119  QF2120  QF2121  QF2124  QF2125  QF2126  QF2127  QF2129  QF2134  QF2135  QF2136  QF2137  QF2138  QF2139  QF2142  QF2143  QF2146  QF2147  QF2148  QF2149  QF2150  QF2151  QF2152  QF2153  QF2154  QF2155  QF2158  QF2159  QF2160  QF2161_1  QF2161_2  QF2164  QF2165  QF2170  QF2171_1  QF2171_2  QF2174_1  QF2174_2  QF2174_3  QF2175  QF2176  QF2180_1  QF2180_2  QF2181  QF2182  QF2185  QF2187_1  QF2187_2  QF2188  QF2189  QF2192  QF2194  QF2260  QF2261  QF2283  QF2284  QF2285  QF2286  QF2287  QF2288  QF2291_1  QF2291_2  QF2292  QF2293  QF2294  QF2300_1  QF2300_2  QF2300_3  QF2300_4  QF2300_5  QF2301_1  QF2301_10  QF2301_11  QF2301_12  QF2301_13  QF2301_14  QF2301_15  QF2301_16  QF2301_2  QF2301_3  QF2301_4  QF2301_5  QF2301_6  QF2301_7  QF2301_8  QF2301_9  QF2302  QF2303  QF2304_1  QF2304_10  QF2304_2  QF2304_3  QF2304_4  QF2304_5  QF2304_6  QF2304_7  QF2304_8  QF2304_9  QF2307_1  QF2307_2  QF2307_3  QF2311_1  QF2311_2  QF2311_3  QF2311_4  QF2311_5  QF2311_6  QF2311_7  QF2311_8  QF2311_9  QF2314_1  QF2314_2  QF2314_3  QF2314_4  QF2314_5  QF2314_6  QF2314_7  QF2314_8  QF2317_1  QF2317_2  QF2321  QF2324_1  QF2324_2  QF2324_3  QF2325  QF2328_1  QF2328_2  QF2331_1  QF2331_2  QF2331_3  QF2332  QF2335_1  QF2335_2  QF2335_3  QF2335_4  QF2340  QF2341_1  QF2341_2  QF2346  QF2356_1  QF2356_2  QF2357_1  QF2357_2  QF2362_1  QF2362_2  QF2363_1  QF2363_2  QF2372_1  QF2372_2  QF2373_1  QF2373_2  QF2375  QF2376  QF2377_1  QF2377_2  QF2378_1  QF2378_2  QF2400_1  QF2400_2  QF2400_3  QF2403_1  QF2403_2  QF2403_3  QF2403_4  QF2404_1  QF2404_2  QF2409  QF2420_1  QF2420_2  QF2421_1  QF2421_2  QF2425_1  QF2425_2  QF2426_1  QF2426_2  QF2430_1  QF2430_2  QF2431_1  QF2431_2  QF2432_1  QF2432_2  QF2432_3  QF2433_1  QF2433_2  QF2435_1  QF2435_2  QF2435_3  QF2435_4  QF2436_1  QF2436_2  QF2440  QF2441  QF2451_1  QF2451_2  QF2453  QF2454  QF2455  QF2456  QF2457  QF2462  QF2463  QF2464  QF2465  QF2466  QF2467  QF2468_1  QF2468_2  QF2469_1  QF2469_2  QF2469_3  QF2472  QF2473  QF2474  QF2475  QF2476  QF2710  QF2711  QF2712  QF2713  QF2714  QF2716  QF2717  QF2718  QF2719  QF2720  QF2721  QF2731  QF2732  QF2733  QF2734  QF2736  QF2739  QF2740  QF2741  QF2742  QF2743  QF2751  QF2752  QF2753  QF2754  QF2755  QF2757  QF2758  QF2760  QF2761  QF2763  QF2764  QF2765  QF2766  QF2980  QF2981  QF316  QF796_1  QF796_2  QF817  QF818  QF820  QF821  QF822  QF823  QF824  QF825  QF826  QF827  QF828  QF829  QF830  QF831  QF832  QF833  QF834  QF835  QF836  QF839  QF840  QF841  QF842  QF843  QF844  QF847  QF850  QF851  QF852  QF853  QF854_1  QF854_2  QF855  QF856  QF857  QF858  QF859  QF861  QF862  QF863_1  QF863_2  QF864_1  QF864_2  QF865  QF866  QF868  QF869  QF871  QF872  QF873_1  QF873_2  QF874  QF875  QF876_1  QF876_2  QF877  QF878  QF879  QF882  QF883  QF887  QF888_1  QF888_2  QF889  QF890_1  QF890_2  QF891  QF893  QF895_1  QF895_2  QF896_1  QF896_2  QF897_1  QF897_2  QF898  QF899  QF902_1  QF902_2  QF902_3  QF902_4  QF903_1  QF903_2  QF905  QF911  QF912  QF913  QF917  QF920  QF921  QF922_1  QF922_2  QF923_1  QF923_2  QF929_1  QF929_2  QF932  QF933_1  QF933_2  QF935  QF936  QF939  QF942_1  QF942_2  QF943_1  QF943_2  QF944_1  QF944_2  QF945_1  QF945_2  QF948_1  QF948_2  QF949  QF952_1  QF952_2  QF956  QF957  QF960_1  QF960_2  QF968  QF969  QF970  QF971  QF972  QF973  QF974  QF975  QF976  QF977  QF978  QF979  QF980  QF981  QF982  QF983  QF984  QF985  QF988  QF989  QF990  QF991  QF992  QF993  QF994  QF995_1  QF995_2  QF996  QF997  NC25_1  NC25_2  NC25_3  NC26_1  NC26_2  NC26_3  NC26_4  NC27_1  NC27_2  NC27_3  NC28_1  NC28_2  NC28_3  QF100  QF104_1  QF104_2  QF116  QF117  QF118  QF120_1  QF120_2  QF124  QF135  QF136_1  QF136_2  QF14_1  QF14_2  QF142  QF15  QF16_1  QF16_2  QF176  QF19  QF21  QF22  QF23  QF24  QF3  QF34  QF36_1  QF36_2  QF37_1  QF37_2  QF37_3  QF37_4  QF37_5  QF38_1  QF38_2  QF38_3  QF40_1  QF40_2  QF400_1  QF400_2  QF401  QF404  QF405_1  QF405_2  QF406_1  QF406_2  QF407  QF408  QF409  QF411  QF412_1  QF412_2  QF414  QF415_1  QF415_2  QF416_1  QF416_2  QF417  QF418  QF419  QF420  QF421_1  QF421_2  QF422  QF423  QF424  QF425  QF426_1  QF426_2  QF427  QF428  QF43_1  QF430_1  QF430_2  QF431_1  QF431_2  QF432  QF433_1  QF433_2  QF434  QF435_1  QF435_2  QF438  QF439  QF44  QF442_1  QF442_2  QF443_1  QF443_2  QF444  QF445  QF446_1  QF446_2  QF447  QF449_1  QF449_2  QF45_1  QF45_2  QF450_1  QF450_2  QF452  QF453  QF454  QF455_1  QF455_2  QF457  QF458_1  QF458_2  QF459  QF46_1  QF46_2  QF46_3  QF460_1  QF460_2  QF461_1  QF461_2  QF462  QF463_1  QF463_2  QF464  QF465  QF466  QF467  QF468  QF469  QF47  QF472  QF473  QF474_1  QF474_2  QF475_1  QF475_2  QF476  QF477  QF478_1  QF478_2  QF479  QF48_1  QF48_2  QF480  QF481_1  QF481_2  QF482_1  QF482_2  QF483_1  QF483_2  QF484  QF485  QF486_1  QF486_2  QF487_1  QF487_2  QF488  QF489  QF490  QF491_1  QF491_2  QF492_1  QF492_2  QF492_3  QF493_1  QF493_2  QF494  QF495  QF496  QF497_1  QF497_2  QF498  QF499_1  QF499_2  QF5  QF50  QF500  QF501  QF502_1  QF502_2  QF503  QF504_1  QF504_2  QF505_1  QF505_2  QF506_1  QF506_2  QF507  QF508  QF509_1  QF509_2  QF510  QF511  QF512_1  QF512_2  QF513_1  QF513_2  QF514  QF515_1  QF515_2  QF517_1  QF517_2  QF519_1  QF519_2  QF520  QF521  QF522  QF523_1  QF523_2  QF525  QF528_1  QF528_2  QF529  QF530  QF531_1  QF531_2  QF532  QF533  QF534  QF535  QF536_1  QF536_2  QF537  QF538_1  QF538_2  QF539_1  QF539_2  QF54  QF540_1  QF540_2  QF541  QF542  QF543_1  QF543_2  QF544_1  QF544_2  QF546  QF547_1  QF547_2  QF548  QF549_1  QF549_2  QF550  QF551_1  QF551_2  QF552  QF553  QF554_1  QF554_2  QF555  QF556  QF557  QF558  QF559_1  QF559_2  QF56  QF560  QF561  QF562  QF563  QF564  QF566  QF567  QF569_1  QF569_2  QF57_1  QF57_2  QF571  QF58_1  QF58_2  QF59  QF6_1  QF6_2  QF60  QF602  QF603_1  QF603_2  QF604_1  QF604_2  QF605  QF606_1  QF606_2  QF607  QF608_1  QF608_2  QF61  QF610_1  QF610_2  QF611  QF612_1  QF612_2  QF613_1  QF613_2  QF614_1  QF614_2  QF615_1__qf6151  QF615_2  QF616_1  QF616_2  QF618_1  QF618_2  QF619  QF62_1  QF62_2  QF620  QF621_1  QF621_2  QF622  QF623  QF624  QF625_1  QF625_2  QF626_1  QF626_2  QF627_1  QF627_2  QF628  QF629_1  QF629_2  QF63_1  QF63_2  QF630  QF631  QF632  QF633  QF634  QF635  QF636  QF638  QF639_1  QF639_2  QF64_1  QF64_2  QF642  QF643_1  QF643_2  QF644  QF645  QF646  QF647  QF648  QF650  QF651  QF652  QF653  QF654_1  QF654_2  QF655_1  QF655_2  QF657  QF658  QF659  QF66_1  QF66_2  QF660  QF661  QF662  QF663  QF665  QF669  QF671  QF68  QF69  QF711  QF764  QF765  QF767  QF768  QF769  QF770_1  QF770_2  QF771  QF780  QF784_1  QF784_2  QF786_1  QF786_2  QF788  QF790_1  QF790_2  QF791  QF795  QF8__qf8  QF801  QF802_1  QF802_2  QF803  QF804_1  QF804_2  QF805  QF807_1  QF807_2  QF808_1  QF808_2  QF81  QF813  QF85  QF86  QF95_1  QF95_2  QF96_1  QF96_2  RT501  RT502  RT503  RT504  RT505  RT506  RT507  RT508  RT509  RT510  RT511  RT512  RT513  RT514  RT515  RT516  RT523  RT524  UQ101_1  UQ101_2  UQ102_1  UQ102_2  UQ103  UQ104  UQ301  UQ302  UQ303  UQ304  UQ401  UQ403  UQ405  UQ701  UQ702  UQ703  WW901  WW902  WW903  WW904  WW911  WW912  WW913  WW914  WW923  WW924  WW931  WW934  QF315  QF101_1  QF101_2  QF115  QF119_1  QF119_2  QF13  QF141  QF33  QF175  QF35_1  QF35_2  QF39  QF43_2  QF49  QF53  QF545_1  QF545_2  QF55  QF65
                       subtype:  international_flight__internationalflight  a flight that takes off in one country and lands in another
                          subtype:  British_Airways_international_flight
                             instance:  BA001  BA002  BA003  BA004_1  BA004_2  BA004_3  BA005  BA006  BA007  BA008  BA009  BA010  BA011__ba011  BA012  BA015  BA016  BA025  BA026  BA027  BA028  BA031  BA032  BA054  BA055  BA056  BA057  BA112  BA113  BA116  BA117  BA174  BA175  BA176  BA177  BA178  BA179  BA2052_1  BA2052_2  BA2053  BA268  BA269  BA278  BA279  BA282  BA283  BA284  BA285  BA286  BA287  BA7309  BA7310  BA7311  BA7312
                          subtype:  CP_international_flight
                             instance:  CP127  CP128  CP133_1  CP133_2  CP134
                          subtype:  Fidji_international_flight
                             instance:  FJ810_1  FJ810_2  FJ811_1  FJ811_2
                          subtype:  Quantas_international_flight
                             instance:  QIF3001_1  QIF3001_2  QIF3002  QIF3003  QIF3004  QIF3005  QIF3006  QIF3007  QIF3008  QIF3009  QIF301  QIF3010  QIF3011  QIF3012  QIF3017  QIF3018  QIF3019  QIF302  QIF3020  QIF3021  QIF3022  QIF3023  QIF3024  QIF3025_1  QIF3025_2  QIF3026_1  QIF3026_2  QIF3027  QIF3028  QIF3029  QIF3030_1  QIF3030_2  QIF3031  QIF3032  QIF3033  QIF3034  QIF3035  QIF3036  QIF3037  QIF3038  QIF3039  QIF3041  QIF3042  QIF3044__qif3044  QIF3051  QIF3052  QIF3053  QIF3054  QIF3055_1  QIF3055_2  QIF3055_3  QIF3057  QIF3061  QIF3062  QIF307  QIF308  QIF3088  QIF3089  QIF321  QIF322  QIF3304  QIF3305  QIF3306  QIF3308  QIF3317  QIF3319  QIF3382  QIF3384  QIF3386  QIF3388  QIF3389  QIF3391  QIF3405_1  QIF3405_2  QIF3407  QIF3426  QIF3430  QIF3431  QIF3443  QIF351  QIF352  QIF3610  QIF3703  QIF3713  QIF3714  QIF3718  QIF3772  QIF3781  QIF3814  QIF3817  QIF3819  QIF3927  QIF3941_1  QIF3941_2  QIF1  QIF10  QIF123_1  QIF123_2  QIF124  QIF139  QIF140  QIF15  QIF16  QIF17  QIF174  QIF18  QIF2  QIF23  QIF24  QIF41__qif41  QIF42  QIF5_1  QIF5_2  QIF6_1  QIF6_2  QIF63  QIF64  QIF67_1  QIF67_2  QIF68  QIF77  QIF78  QIF9
                       subtype:  nonstop_flight__nonstopflight__nonstop  a flight made without intermediate stops between source and destination; "how many nonstops are there to Dallas?"
                       subtype:  redeye_flight__redeye  a night flight from which the passengers emerge with eyes red from lack of sleep
                    subtype:  round_trip__roundtrip  a trip to some place and back again
                    subtype:  run  a regular trip; "the ship made its run in record time"
                    subtype:  run.trip  a short trip; "take a run into town"
                    subtype:  trek  any long and difficult trip
                    subtype:  errand  a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
                    subtype:  service_call__servicecall  a trip made by a repairman to visit the location of something in need of service
                 subtype:  transit__passage  a journey usually by ship; "the outward passage took 10 days"
                    subtype:  lockage  passage through a lock in a canal or waterway
                 subtype:  drive.journey__ride  a journey in a vehicle driven by someone else; "he took the family for a drive in his new car"
                    subtype:  lift.drive  a ride in a car; "he gave me a lift home"
                    subtype:  joyride  a ride in a car taken solely for pleasure; "they took their girlfriends for joyrides in stolen cars"
                 subtype:  expedition  a journey organized for a particular purpose
                    subtype:  scouting_trip  an expedition undertaken to gain information
                    subtype:  hunting_expedition__huntingexpedition__campaign__safari  an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
                    subtype:  geographic_expedition__exploration  to travel for the purpose of discovery
                 subtype:  excursion__digression  wandering from the main path of a journey
                 subtype:  trek.journey  (South African) a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers)
                 subtype:  tour__circuit  a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area; "they took an extended tour of Europe"; "we took a quick circuit of the park"; "a ten-day coach circuit of the island"
                    subtype:  walkabout.tour  a walking trip or tour
                    subtype:  grand_tour__grandtour  an extended sightseeing tour undertaken for pleasure
                    subtype:  package_tour__packagetour__package_holiday__packageholiday  a tour arranged by a travel agent; transportation and food and lodging are all provided at an inclusive price
                    subtype:  pub_crawl__pubcrawl  a tour of bars or public houses (usually taking one drink at each stop)
                 subtype:  pilgrimage__pilgrim's_journey__pilgrim'sjourney  a journey to a sacred place
                    subtype:  hadj__haj__hajj  a pilgrimage to Mecca; every Muslim must make this journey at least once
                 subtype:  jaunt__excursion__outing__junket__pleasure_trip__expedition__sashay  a journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field"
                    subtype:  airing  an short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air; "he took the dogs for an airing"
                    subtype:  field_trip__fieldtrip  a group excursion (to a museum or the woods or some historic place) for firsthand examination
                 subtype:  voyage  a journey to some distant place
                    subtype:  crossing.voyage  a voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean)
                    subtype:  spaceflight__space_travel__spacetravel__spacefaring  a voyage outside the Earth's atmosphere
                 subtype:  way.journey  a journey or passage; "they are on the way"
              subtype:  stage.traveling__leg  a section or portion of a journey or course; "then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise"
                 subtype:  fare-stage  (British) a section along the route of a bus for which the fare is the same
              subtype:  on_the_road__on_tour  travelling about; "they took the show on the road" or "they lost all their games on the road"
              subtype:  junketing  taking an excursion for pleasure
              subtype:  water_travel__watertravel__seafaring  travel by water
                 subtype:  ocean_trip__oceantrip__voyage  an act of traveling by water
                    subtype:  cruise__sail  an ocean trip taken for pleasure
                 subtype:  sailing  riding in a sailboat
                    subtype:  luff  sailing close to the wind
                    subtype:  beat.sailing  the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing
                    subtype:  tack  sailing a zigzag course
                 subtype:  boating__yachting  water travel for pleasure
              subtype:  commuting__commutation  the travel of a commuter
           subtype:  chase__following  the act of pursuing
              subtype:  trailing__tracking  the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
              subtype:  shadowing__tailing  the act of following someone secretly
              subtype:  stalking__stalk  the act of following prey stealthily
              subtype:  wild-goose_chase  the fruitless pursuit of something unattainable
           subtype:  ascent__rise__ascension__ascending  the act of changing location in an upward direction
              subtype:  heave.ascent__heaving  the act of lifting something with great effort
              subtype:  climb__mount  the act of climbing something
                 subtype:  scaling  ascent by or as if by a ladder
                    subtype:  escalade  an act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification)
                 subtype:  clamber  an awkward climb; "reaching the crest was a real clamber"
                 subtype:  mountain_climbing__mountaineering  the activity of climbing a mountain
                 subtype:  rock_climbing  an act of scaling rock masses on mountain sides
              subtype:  soar__zoom  the act of rising upward into the air
           subtype:  descent  the act of changing your location in a downward direction
              subtype:  abseil  a descent down a nearly vertical surface by using a doubled rope that is coiled around the body and attached to some higher point
              subtype:  parachuting__jump  descent with a parachute; "he had done a lot of parachuting in the army"
                 subtype:  sky-diving__skydiving  performing acrobatics in free fall before pulling the ripcord of a parachute
              subtype:  nose_dive__dive  a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft
                 subtype:  power_dive__powerdive  a dive accelerated by both gravity and engine power
              subtype:  swoop  a swift descent through the air
              subtype:  crash_dive__crashdive  a rapid descent by a submarine
              subtype:  drop  the act of dropping something; "they expected the drop would be successful"
              subtype:  flop__collapse  the act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop"
           subtype:  swinging__swing  changing location by moving back and forth
           subtype:  return.location  the act of returning to a prior location; "they set out on their return to the base camp"
              subtype:  reentry  the act of entering again
              subtype:  remand  the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial)
           subtype:  glide__slide  the act of sliding or gliding
              subtype:  skid__slip__sideslip  an unexpected slide
           subtype:  slippage  failing to hold or slipping out of place; "the knots allowed no slippage"
           subtype:  flow.location__stream  the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression
              subtype:  spill__spillage__release  the act of allowing a fluid to escape
              subtype:  overflow__flood__outpouring  a large flow
                 subtype:  effusion  flow under pressure
           subtype:  crawl  a very slow movement; "the traffic advanced at a crawl"
           subtype:  speeding__speed__hurrying  changing location rapidly
              subtype:  speedup__acceleration__quickening  the act of accelerating; increasing the speed
              subtype:  scud__scudding  the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)
           subtype:  translation__displacement  the act of uniform movement
           subtype:  shifting__shift  the act of moving from one place to another; "his constant shifting disrupted the class"
           subtype:  haste__hurry__rush__rushing  the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book"
              subtype:  dash.haste__bolt  the act of moving with great haste; "he made a dash for the door"
              subtype:  scamper__scramble__scurry  rushing about hastily in an undignified way
           subtype:  maneuver__manoeuvre__play  a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great play"
              subtype:  figure.maneuver  a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating; "she made the best score on compulsory figures"
                 subtype:  figure_eight  a skating figure that carves an 8 in the ice
                 subtype:  spread_eagle  a skating figure executed with the skates heel to heel in a straight line
              subtype:  pass_completion__completion  a successful forward pass in football
              subtype:  ball_hawking  a skillful maneuver in catching balls or in stealing the ball from the opposing team
              subtype:  assist  in sports (baseball or basketball or ice hockey) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
              subtype:  icing_the_puck__icingthepuck__icing  (ice hockey) the act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent's goal
              subtype:  jugglery  the performance of a juggler
              subtype:  obstruction  getting in someone's way
                 subtype:  blocking__block__interference  the act of blocking someone's path with your body (as in football); "he threw a rolling block into the line backer"
                    subtype:  trap_block  (football) an illegal block
                 subtype:  check.obstruction  obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
                    subtype:  crosscheck  an illegal check (chopping at an opponent's arms or stick)
                    subtype:  poke_check  knocking the puck away by jabbing at it with the hockey stick
              subtype:  footwork  the manner of using the feet
              subtype:  stroke__shot  (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand; "a good shot require good balance and tempo"; "he left me an almost impossible shot"
                 subtype:  break.stroke  the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool
                 subtype:  carom__cannon  a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other
                 subtype:  masse_shot__masseshot__masse  a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball
                 subtype:  miscue  a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball
                 subtype:  cut.stroke  a stroke (in tennis or badminton or squash) that puts reverse spin on the ball; "cuts do not bother a good tennis player"
                 subtype:  swipe  a sweeping stroke or blow
                 subtype:  tennis_stroke__tennis_shot  the act of hitting a tennis ball with a tennis racket
                    subtype:  return  a tennis stroke that returns the ball to the other player; "he won the point on a cross-court return"
                       subtype:  forehand_stroke__forehand__forehand_shot  a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)
                       subtype:  backhand_stroke__backhand__backhand_shot  a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
                          subtype:  two-handed_backhand  a backhand shot made holding the racquet in both hands
                       subtype:  chop_shot__chop  a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball
                       subtype:  drive.return  a hard straight return (as in tennis or squash)
                          subtype:  forehand_drive  hard straight return made on the forehand side (as in tennis or badminton or squash)
                          subtype:  backhand_drive  a hard straight return made on the backhand side
                       subtype:  volley  a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces
                       subtype:  ground_stroke  a tennis return made by hitting the ball after it has bounced once
                       subtype:  half_volley  a tennis return made by hitting the ball immediately after it bounces
                       subtype:  lob.return  an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc
                       subtype:  overhead.return__smash  a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
                       subtype:  drop_shot__dink  a soft return so that the tennis ball drops abruptly after crossing the net
                       subtype:  passing_shot__passingshot  a tennis return that passes an opponent who has approached the net
                    subtype:  serve__service  a stroke (in tennis or badminton or squash) that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game"
                       subtype:  ace  a serve that the receiver is unable to reach
                       subtype:  fault.serve  (tennis or badminton or squash) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area); "he served too many double faults"
                          subtype:  double_fault  (tennis) two successive faults in serving resulting in the loss of the point
                          subtype:  footfault  a fault that occurs when the server in tennis fails to keep both feet behind the baseline
                       subtype:  let__netball  a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
                 subtype:  baseball_swing__swing__cut  in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball; "he took a vicious cut at the ball"
                 subtype:  golf_stroke__golf_shot__swing  the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it
                    subtype:  downswing  a swing downward of a golf club
                    subtype:  slice__fade__slicing  a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer; "he took lessons to cure his slicing"
                    subtype:  hooking__hook__draw  a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer; "he tooks lessons to cure his hooking"
                    subtype:  drive.golf_stroke__driving  hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver; "he sliced his drive out of bounds"
                    subtype:  putt__putting  hitting a golf ball on the putting surface with a putter; "his putting let him down today"
                    subtype:  approach_shot__approach  a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green; "he lost the hole when his approach rolled over the green"
                       subtype:  chip_shot__chip  a low running approach shot
                       subtype:  pitch_shot__pitchshot__pitch  a high approach shot in golf
              subtype:  safety_blitz__linebacker_blitzing__blitz  (football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
              subtype:  trap_play__mousetrap  (football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated
        subtype:  movement.change  the act of changing the location of something; "the movement of cargo onto the vessel"
           subtype:  deracination__displacement  to move something from its natural environment
           subtype:  transportation__transfer__transferral__conveyance  the act of transporting something from one location to another
              subtype:  transshipment  transfer from one conveyance to another for shipment
              subtype:  airlift  transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are blocked)
                 subtype:  Berlin_airlift  airlift in 1948 that supplied food and fuel to citizens of west Berlin when the Russians closed off land access to Berlin
              subtype:  connection__connexion  shifting from one form of transportation to another; "the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta"
              subtype:  bringing__delivery  the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail); "his reluctant delivery of bad news"
                 subtype:  service_of_process__service__serving  the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone; "he accepted service of the subpoena"
                 subtype:  consignment  the delivery of goods for sale or disposal
                 subtype:  handing_over__handingover__passage  the act of passing something to another person
                    subtype:  relay  the act of relaying something
                 subtype:  post  the delivery and collection of letters and packages; "it came by the first post"; "if you hurry you'll catch the post"
              subtype:  drive  the act of driving a herd of animals overland
                 subtype:  cattle_drive  driving a bovine herd (as cows or bulls or steers)
              subtype:  carry  the act of carrying something
                 subtype:  backpacking__packing  carrying something in a pack on the back; "the backpacking of oxygen is essential for astronauts"
                 subtype:  fireman's_carry__fireman'scarry  the act of carrying a person over your shoulder
                 subtype:  portage  carrying boats and supplies overland
                 subtype:  porterage  the transportation of burdens by porters
              subtype:  lighterage  the transportation of goods on a lighter
              subtype:  resettlement__transplantation__relocation  the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind)
           subtype:  insertion__introduction__intromission  the act of putting one thing into another
              subtype:  cannulation__canulation__cannulization__cannulisation__canulization__canulisation__intubation  the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ
              subtype:  instillation__instillment__instilment  the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop
                 subtype:  infusion.instillation  (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)
              subtype:  enclosing__enclosure__envelopment__inclosure  the act of enclosing something inside something else
                 subtype:  packing__boxing  the enclosure of something in a package or box
                    subtype:  bundling.packing  the act of binding something into a bundle
                 subtype:  encasement__incasement  the act of enclosing something in a case
              subtype:  injection  the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
              subtype:  blood_transfusion__bloodtransfusion__transfusion  the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
                 subtype:  exchange_transfusion  slow removal of a person's blood and its replacement with equal amounts of a donor's blood
              subtype:  perfusion  pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels)
           subtype:  letting_down__lettingdown__lowering  the act of causing something to move to a lower level
           subtype:  transplanting__transplant  the act of uprooting and moving a plant to a new location; "the transplant was successful"; "too frequent transplanting is not good for plants"
        subtype:  position_change__movement__move__motility  a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility"
           subtype:  abduction  (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body
           subtype:  adduction  (physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body
           subtype:  agitation  the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
              subtype:  shaking  the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
                 subtype:  joggle__jiggle  a slight irregular shaking motion
              subtype:  stirring  agitating a liquid with an implement; "constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan"
              subtype:  waggle__wag__shake  causing to move repeatedly from side to side
              subtype:  worrying  the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes; "vigorous worrying finally loosened the saw"
           subtype:  body_English  a motion of the body by a player as if to make an object already propelled go in the desired direction
           subtype:  circumduction  a circular movement of a limb or eye
           subtype:  disturbance  the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
              subtype:  circus.disturbance__carnival  a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a circus or carnival; "it was so funny it was a circus"; "the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere"
              subtype:  disruption__perturbation  the act of causing disorder
                 subtype:  breakdown__dislocation  the act of disrupting an established order
                 subtype:  surprisal__surprise  the act of surprising someone
              subtype:  din__commotion__ruction__ruckus__rumpus__tumult  the act of making a noisy disturbance
                 subtype:  hustle__bustle__flurry__ado__fuss__stir  a rapid bustling commotion
              subtype:  furor__furore  a sudden outburst (as of protest)
                 subtype:  brouhaha  a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits
              subtype:  havoc__mayhem  violent and needless disturbance
              subtype:  melee__scrimmage__battle_royal  a noisy riotous fight
              subtype:  turmoil__agitation__excitement__upheaval__hullabaloo  disturbance usually in protest
              subtype:  tumultuous_disturbance__outburst  a sudden violent disturbance
              subtype:  rampage__violent_disorder__violentdisorder  violently angry and destructive behavior
                 subtype:  wilding  an outrageous rampage usually involving sexual attacks by men on women
              subtype:  derangement__upset__overthrow  the act of disturbing the mind or body; "his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset"; "she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living"
           subtype:  fetal_movement__fetalmovement__foetal_movement  motion of a fetus within the uterus (usually detected by the 16th week of pregnancy)
           subtype:  flit.position_change__dart  a sudden quick movement
           subtype:  gesture  motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
              subtype:  jabbing__jab__poke__poking__thrust__thrusting  a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); "he warned me with a jab with his finger"; "he made a thrusting motion with his fist"
              subtype:  mudra  ritual hand movement in Hindu religious dancing
           subtype:  headshake__headshaking  the act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement; "I could tell from their headshakes that they didn't believe me"
           subtype:  inclining__inclination  the act of inclining; bending forward; "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement"
              subtype:  bob  a short abrupt inclination (as of the head); "he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement"
              subtype:  nod  the act of nodding the head
                 subtype:  nutation  uncontrolled nodding
              subtype:  stoop  an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
           subtype:  everting__inversion__eversion  the act of turning inside out
           subtype:  upending__inversion  turning upside down; setting on end
              subtype:  upset__overturn__turnover  the act of upsetting something; "he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed"
           subtype:  jerking__jerk__jolt  an abrupt spasmodic movement
           subtype:  kick__kicking  a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him"
              subtype:  swimming_kick  a movement of the legs in swimming
                 subtype:  flutter_kick__flutterkick  a swimming kick; the legs are moved rapidly up and down without bending the knees
                 subtype:  frog_kick  a swimming kick; knees are drawn upward and outward so the legs can be brought together when fully extended
                 subtype:  dolphin_kick__dolphinkick  a swimming kick; an up and down kick of the feet together
                 subtype:  scissors_kick  a kick used in the sidestroke; legs are brought together in a scissoring motion
                 subtype:  thrash  a swimming kick used while treading water
           subtype:  kneel  supporting yourself on your knees
           subtype:  lurch__pitch__pitching  abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance); "the pitching and tossing was quite exciting"
              subtype:  careen__rock__sway__tilt  pitching dangerously to one side
           subtype:  nystagmus__nystagmu  involuntary movements of the eyeballs; the presence or absence of nystagmus is used to diagnose a variety of neurological and visual disorders
              subtype:  physiological_nystagmus__physiologicalnystagmu  small involuntary tremors of the eyeballs; when physiological nystagmus is eliminated by stabilizing the image on the retina the perception fades rapidly from fatigue of the retinal receptors
              subtype:  rotational_nystagmus  nystagmus caused by the body rotating rapidly; large slow movements of the eyeballs are in the direction of rotation
              subtype:  post-rotational_nystagmus  nystagmus caused by suddenly stopping the rapid rotation of the body; large slow movements of the eyeballs are in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation
           subtype:  opening  the act of opening something; "the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door"
           subtype:  prostration  the act of prostrating yourself
           subtype:  reaching__reach__stretch  the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
              subtype:  outreach  the act of reaching out; "the outreach toward truth of the human spirit"
           subtype:  reciprocation  alternating back-and-forth movement
           subtype:  reclining  the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
           subtype:  retraction  the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back; "the retraction of the landing gear"; "retraction of the foreskin"
           subtype:  retroflection__retroflexion  the act of bending backward
           subtype:  rotation  the act of rotating as if on an axis; "the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music"
              subtype:  circumvolution  the act of turning or winding or folding around a central axis
              subtype:  feathering__feather  turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
              subtype:  whirling__gyration  the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
              subtype:  pivot  the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot; "the golfer went to the driving range to practice his pivot"
              subtype:  pronation  rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face downward
              subtype:  twirl__spin__twist__twisting__whirl  the act of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"
                 subtype:  pirouette  a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
                 subtype:  birling__logrolling  rotating a log rapidly in the water (as a competitive sport)
              subtype:  spiral  flying downward in a helical path with a large radius
              subtype:  supination  rotation of the hands and forearms so that the palms face upward
              subtype:  twist__turn  turning or twisting around (in place); "with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"
                 subtype:  twiddle  a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns
              subtype:  winding__wind__twist  the act of winding or twisting; "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind"
           subtype:  shutting__closing  the act of closing something
           subtype:  sitting  the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position; "he read the mystery at one sitting"
           subtype:  posing__sitting  the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait); "he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting"
           subtype:  squatting__squat  the act of assuming or maintaining a squatting position
           subtype:  sweep  a movement in an arc; "a sweep of his arm"
           subtype:  quivering__vibration__quiver  the act of vibrating
              subtype:  shudder__tremor  an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
           subtype:  wave  a movement like that of an ocean wave; "a wave of settlers"; "troops advancing in waves"
           subtype:  waver__flutter__flicker  the act of moving back and forth
           subtype:  standing.position_change  the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position
           subtype:  straddle__span  the act of sitting or standing astride
           subtype:  stroke.position_change  a single complete movement
              subtype:  beat  a stroke or blow; "the signal was two beats on the steam pipe"
              subtype:  bow  a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
                 subtype:  down-bow  a downward stroke from the heel to the tip of the bow
                 subtype:  up-bow  an upward stroke from the tip to the heel of the bow
              subtype:  blow  a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head"
                 subtype:  clip  a sharp slanting blow; "he gave me a clip on the ear"
                 subtype:  whack__knock__belt__rap__whang  the act of hitting vigorously; "he gave the table a whack"
                 subtype:  thwack  a hard blow with a flat object
                 subtype:  smacking__smack__slap  the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
                    subtype:  spank  a slap with the flat of the hand
                 subtype:  smacker  a very powerful blow with the fist
                 subtype:  knockdown  a blow that knocks the opponent off his feet
                 subtype:  KO__knockout  a blow that renders the opponent unconscious
                    subtype:  technical_knockout__technicalknockout__TKO  a knockout declared by the referee who judges one boxer unable to continue
                 subtype:  swat  a sharp blow
                 subtype:  whiplash__whip__lash  a quick blow with a whip
                 subtype:  poke__punch__lick__biff  (boxing) a blow with the fist
                    subtype:  counterpunch__parry__counter  a return punch
                    subtype:  knockout_punch__haymaker__KO_punch__Sunday_punch  a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing
                    subtype:  hook  a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
                       subtype:  roundhouse  a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing
                    subtype:  jab  a quick short straight punch
                    subtype:  rabbit_punch  a short chopping blow to the back of the neck
                    subtype:  sucker_punch  an unexpected punch
                 subtype:  box.blow  a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); "I gave him a good box on the ear"
                 subtype:  kicking__kick__boot  the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"
                    subtype:  goal-kick  (Association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line
                    subtype:  goal-kick.kicking__goalkick  (rugby football) an attempt to kick a goal
                    subtype:  punting__punt  (football) kicking in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game"
                    subtype:  place_kick__placekick__place-kicking__placekicking  a kick (in soccer or football) in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking
                       subtype:  free_kick  (in soccer) a place kick that is allowed for a foul or infringement by the other team
                          subtype:  corner_kick  a free kick from the corner awarded to the other side when a player has sent the ball behind his own goal line
                       subtype:  kickoff  a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
                    subtype:  dropkick  kicking (as for a field goal) in which the football is dropped and kicked as it touches the ground
                 subtype:  counterblow  a return blow; a retaliatory blow
                 subtype:  swing  a sweeping blow or stroke; "he took a wild swing at my head"
                 subtype:  stab__thrust__knife_thrust__knifethrust  a thrusting blow with a knife
                 subtype:  stinger  a sharp stinging blow
                 subtype:  thump  a heavy blow with the hand
                 subtype:  uppercut  a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin)
                 subtype:  pound__hammer__hammering__pounding  the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows); "the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard"; "the pounding of feet on the hallway"
                 subtype:  shot.blow  a blow hard enough to cause injury; "he is still recovering from a shot to his leg"; "I caught him with a solid shot to the chin"
                 subtype:  wallop  a severe blow
           subtype:  wiggle__wriggle__squirm  the act of wiggling
           subtype:  eurythmy__eurhythmy__eurythmics__eurhythmics__eurhythmic  the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding
        subtype:  change_of_direction  the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented
           subtype:  turn  turning away or in the opposite direction: "he made an abrupt turn away from her"
           subtype:  turnabout__reversion__reverse__reversal__turnaround  turning in the opposite direction
              subtype:  about-face__aboutface__aboutturn  act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
              subtype:  u-turn__uturn  complete reversal of direction of travel
           subtype:  change_of_course  a change in the direction that you are moving
              subtype:  turn.change_of_course__turning  the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course; "he took a turn to the right"
                 subtype:  diversion__deviation__digression__deflection__deflexion  a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern): "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"
                    subtype:  red_herring  any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue
                 subtype:  right.turn  a turn to the right; "take a right at the corner"
                 subtype:  left  a turn to the left; "take a left at the corner"
                 subtype:  kick_turn  a standing turn made in skiing; one ski is raised to the vertical and pivoted backward to become parallel with the other ski but headed in the opposite direction and then the other ski is aligned with the first
                 subtype:  stem_turn__stem  a turn made in skiing; the back of one ski is forced outward and the other ski is brought parallel to it
                 subtype:  telemark  a turn made in skiing; the outside ski is placed ahead and turned gradually inwards
                 subtype:  swerve__swerving__veering  the act of turning aside suddenly
                 subtype:  version.turn  manual turning of a fetus in the uterus (usually to aid delivery)
              subtype:  tacking__tack  (nautical) the act of changing tack
        subtype:  change_of_magnitude  the act of changing the amount or size of something
           subtype:  step-down__decrease__diminution__reduction  the act of decreasing or reducing something
              subtype:  amount_cutting__cut  S("amount_cutting" added as key)$ the act of reducing the amount or number; "the mayor proposed extensive cuts in the city budget"
                 subtype:  budget_cut  the act of reducing budgeted expenditures
                 subtype:  pay_cut__paycut__salary_cut  a act of reducing a salary
                 subtype:  cost_cutting  the act of cutting costs
                 subtype:  price_cutting__pricecutting__price_cut__pricecut  cutting the price of merchandise to one lower than the usual or advertised price
                 subtype:  spending_cut  the act of reducing spending
              subtype:  moderation  the action of lessening in severity or intensity: "the object being control or moderation of economic depressions"
                 subtype:  abatement  the act of abating; "laws enforcing noise abatement"
              subtype:  lowering  the act of causing to become less
                 subtype:  tapering  the act of gradually lowering the size or amount; "the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose"
              subtype:  cutback  a reduction in quantity or rate
                 subtype:  service_cutback__servicecutback  the act of reducing service
              subtype:  devaluation  the reduction of something value
              subtype:  devitalization__devitalisation  the act of reducing the vitality of something
              subtype:  extenuation__mitigation__palliation  to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
              subtype:  alleviation__easing__easement__relief  the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
                 subtype:  spasmolysis__spasmolysi  the relaxation or relief of muscle spasms
                 subtype:  detente  the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
                 subtype:  palliation  easing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause
                 subtype:  liberalization__liberalisation__relaxation  the act of making less strict
              subtype:  de-escalation  a reduction in intensity (of a crisis or a war)
              subtype:  minimization__minimisation  the act of minimizing something
                 subtype:  tax_avoidance__taxavoidance  the minimization of tax liability by lawful methods
              subtype:  depletion  the act of decreasing something markedly
                 subtype:  using_up__usingup__expenditure  the act of consuming something
                    subtype:  burnup  the amount of fuel used up (as in a nuclear reactor)
                 subtype:  exhaustion  the act of exhausting something entirely
                 subtype:  drain  a gradual depletion; "a drain on resources"
                    subtype:  drawing_off__drawingoff__drawing  act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source: "the drawing of water from the well"
                       subtype:  derivation  drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
                       subtype:  derivation.drawing_off  drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
                    subtype:  brain_drain__braindrain  depletion or loss of intellectual and technical personnel
              subtype:  shortening  act of decreasing in length: "the dress needs shortening"
                 subtype:  abbreviation  shortening something by omitting parts of it
                 subtype:  cutting_off__cuttingoff__cut__cutting  the act of shortening something by cutting off the ends; "the barber gave him a good cut"
                    subtype:  snip__clip__clipping  the act of clipping or snipping
                    subtype:  haircut  the act of cutting the hair
                    subtype:  clipping__trim__trimming  cutting down to the desired size or shape
                       subtype:  pruning  the act of trimming a plant
                    subtype:  shearing  removing by cutting off or clipping
                       subtype:  sheepshearing  act of shearing sheep
                 subtype:  muscular_contraction__contraction  (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
                    subtype:  contracture  an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
                    subtype:  tetanus__tetanu  a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses
                    subtype:  uterine_contraction__uterinecontraction  a rhythmic tightening in labor of the upper uterine musculature that contracts the size of the uterus and pushes the fetus toward the birth canal
                    subtype:  Braxton-Hicks_contraction__false_labor__falselabor  painless contractions of the muscles of the uterus that continue throughout pregnancy with increasing frequency
                    subtype:  vaginismus  muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination
              subtype:  shrinking  the act of becoming less
                 subtype:  miniaturization__miniaturisation  act of making on a greatly reduced scale
              subtype:  subtraction__deduction  the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole); "he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
                 subtype:  withholding  the act of deducting (taxes) from an employee's salary
              subtype:  deflation  the act of letting the air out of something
              subtype:  price_reduction__pricereduction__discount__deduction  the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
              subtype:  rollback  reducing prices back to some earlier level
              subtype:  weakening  the act of reducing the strength of something
                 subtype:  wilt__wilting  causing to become limp or drooping
                 subtype:  dilution  weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner
                    subtype:  thinning__cutting  the act of diluting something; "the cutting of whiskey with water"; "the thinning of paint with turpentine"
              subtype:  depreciation  a decrease in price or value over time; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen"
              subtype:  reverse_split__reversesplit__reverse_stock_split__split_down__splitdown  a decrease in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity
              subtype:  amortisation__amortization  the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years
              subtype:  declassification  reduction or removal by the government of restrictions on a classified document or weapon
              subtype:  tax_deduction__taxdeduction__deduction  a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
                 subtype:  tax_benefit__taxbenefit__tax_break__taxbreak  a tax deduction that is granted in order to encourage a particular type of commercial activity
                 subtype:  business_deduction  tax deduction for expenses of doing business
                    subtype:  entertainment_deduction__entertainmentdeduction  deduction allowed for some (limited) kinds of entertainment for business purposes
              subtype:  tax_shelter__taxshelter__shelter  a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay
              subtype:  tax_credit__taxcredit  a direct reduction in tax liability (not dependent on the taxpayer's tax bracket)
           subtype:  step-up__increase  the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary"
              subtype:  addition  the act of adding one thing to another; "the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect"; "the addition of a leap day every four years"
                 subtype:  retrofit  the act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured; "the court ordered a retrofit on all automobiles"
                 subtype:  fluoridation__fluoridization__fluoridisation  the addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay)
              subtype:  advance  increase in price or value: "the news caused a general advance on the stock market"
              subtype:  appreciation  an increase in price or value over time; "an appreciation of 30% in the value of real estate"
              subtype:  surge__upsurge  a sudden or abrupt strong increase: "stimulated a surge of speculation"; "an upsurge of emotion"; "an upsurge in violent crime"
              subtype:  augmentation  the act of augmenting
              subtype:  amplification  (electricity) the act of increasing voltage or power or current
              subtype:  expansion__enlargement  the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
                 subtype:  dilation__dilatation  the act of expanding an aperture; "the dilation of the pupil of the eye"
                    subtype:  vasodilation  dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries)
                    subtype:  mydriasis__mydriasi  reflex pupillary dilation as a muscle pulls the iris outward; occurs in response to a decrease in light or certain drugs
                 subtype:  distention__distension  the act of expanding by pressure from within
                 subtype:  stretching  act of expanding by lengthening or widening
                    subtype:  tension  the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"
                    subtype:  extension.stretching  act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb
                       subtype:  hyperextension  greater than normal extension
                 subtype:  inflation  a act of filling something with air
                 subtype:  magnification  the act of expanding something in apparent size
                 subtype:  extension  act of expanding in scope; making more widely available: "extension of the program to all in need"
                    subtype:  spread__spreading  act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
                       subtype:  dispersal__dispersion__dissemination__diffusion  the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge"
                          subtype:  crop-dusting__spraying  the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)
                       subtype:  strewing__scatter  the act of scattering
                       subtype:  decentralization__decentralisation  the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments
                    subtype:  stretch  extension to or beyond the ordinary limit; "running at full stretch"; "by no stretch of the imagination"; "beyond any stretch of his understanding"
              subtype:  escalation  an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy; "higher wages caused an escalation of prices" or "there was a gradual escalation of hostilities"
              subtype:  maximization__maximisation  the act of maximizing something
              subtype:  exaggeration  the act of making something more noticeable than usual; "the dance involved a deliberate exaggeration of his awkwardness"
              subtype:  expanding_upon__expandingupon__expansion  adding information or detail
                 subtype:  elaboration__amplification  addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail: "a few remarks added in amplification and defense"; "an elaboration of the idea followed"
                 subtype:  annotating__annotation  the act of adding notes
                 subtype:  supplementation__subjunction__subjoining  the act of supplementing
              subtype:  accrual__accumulation__accruement  the act of accumulating
                 subtype:  buildup  the act of building up an accumulation
                    subtype:  deposit__deposition  the act of depositing
                       subtype:  repositing__reposition__storage__warehousing  depositing in a warehouse
                          subtype:  stockpiling  accumulating and storing a reserve supply: "the stockpiling of war materials"
              subtype:  inclusion  the act of including
                 subtype:  incorporation.inclusion  including by incorporation
                    subtype:  annexation__appropriation  incorporation by annexation
                 subtype:  comprehension  the act of comprising something
                 subtype:  containment  the act of containing something
              subtype:  aggrandizement__aggrandisement__elevation  the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
                 subtype:  self-aggrandizement__self-aggrandisement__ego_trip__egotrip  an act undertaken to increase your own power and influence or to draw attention to your own importance
              subtype:  strengthening  the act of increasing the strength of something
                 subtype:  concentration.strengthening  strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing extraneous material
                    subtype:  pervaporation  the concentration of a colloidal solution whose colloid will not pass through a semipermeable membrane; solution is placed in a bag of the membrane and the solvent is evaporated off
              subtype:  intensification  action that makes something more intense
                 subtype:  aggravation__exacerbation  action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; "the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care"
                 subtype:  focusing__focalization__focalisation  the act of bringing into focus
                    subtype:  refocusing  focusing again
              subtype:  stock_split__split__split_up__splitup  an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity; "they announced a two-for-one split of the common stock"
        subtype:  change_of_integrity  the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something
           subtype:  joining__connection__connexion  the act of bringing two things into contact; "the joining of hands around the table"
              subtype:  intersection  the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path)
              subtype:  bringing_close_together__approximation  the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
              subtype:  concatenation  the act of linking together as in a series or chain
              subtype:  converging__convergence  the act of converging (coming closer)
                 subtype:  merging__coming_together  the act of joining together as one; "the merging of the two groups occurred quickly"; "there was no meeting of minds"
                    subtype:  concourse.merging__confluence  a coming together of people
              subtype:  coming_upon__encounter  a casual meeting with a person of thing
              subtype:  articulation.joining  the act of joining things in such a way that motion is possible
              subtype:  adjunction__junction  an act of joining or adjoining things
              subtype:  fastening__attachment  the act of fastening things together
                 subtype:  soldering__bonding  fastening firmly together
                 subtype:  doweling  fastening by dowels
                 subtype:  grounding__earthing  fastening electrical equipment to earth
                 subtype:  linkage  the act of linking things together
                 subtype:  tying  the act of tying things together
                    subtype:  ligation  tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as in surgery to prevent bleeding)
                       subtype:  tubal_ligation__tuballigation  a sterilization procedure with women; both Fallopian tubes are tied in two places and the tubes removed in between the ligations
                 subtype:  welding  fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
                    subtype:  butt_welding  creating a butt joint by welding
                       subtype:  flash_welding__flashwelding__flash_butt_welding  butt welding by creating an electric arc between the two pieces which melts and joins them; used for joining segments of metal pipe
           subtype:  breaking__breakage__break  the act of breaking something; "the breakage was unavoidable"
              subtype:  rupture  the act of making a sudden noisy break
              subtype:  smashing__shattering  the act of breaking something into small pieces
              subtype:  fracture.breaking__crack__cracking  the act of cracking something
              subtype:  chipping__chip__splintering  the act of chipping something
           subtype:  explosion.action__burst  the act of exploding or bursting something; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"
              subtype:  detonation  the act of detonating an explosion
                 subtype:  percussion  the act of exploding a percussion cap
              subtype:  fulmination  the act of exploding with noise and violence; "his fulminations frightened the horses"
           subtype:  burning__combustion  the act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"
              subtype:  arson__incendiarism__fire-raising  malicious burning to destroy property; "the British term for arson is fire-raising"
              subtype:  kindling__ignition__firing__lighting  the act of starting a fire
              subtype:  incineration  the act of burning something completely; reducing it to ashes
                 subtype:  cremation  the incineration of a dead body
           subtype:  compounding__combining  the act of combining things
              subtype:  attachment  the act of attaching something
                 subtype:  grafting__graft  the act of grafting something onto something else
              subtype:  commixture__mix__admixture__mixture  the act of mixing; "paste made by a mix of flour and water"; "the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio"
              subtype:  fusion  the act of fusing (or melting) together
              subtype:  blend.compounding__blending  the act of blending components together thoroughly
                 subtype:  conflux__confluence__merging  a flowing together (as of rivers)
                 subtype:  homogenization__homogenisation  the act of homogenizing
              subtype:  interspersion__interspersal  the act of combining one thing at intervals among other things; "the interspersion of illustrations in the text"
              subtype:  temperance  the act of tempering
              subtype:  unification__union__uniting  making or becoming a single unit; "the union of opposing factions"; "he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays"
                 subtype:  coalescence__coalescency__coalition__concretion__conglutination  the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
                 subtype:  reunification__reunion  the act of coming together again
                    subtype:  homecoming  an annual school or university reunion for graduates
                 subtype:  umbrella.unification  having the function of uniting a group of similar things; "the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups"; "under the umbrella of capitalism"
              subtype:  consolidation.compounding__integration  the act of combining into an integral whole
                 subtype:  centralization__centralisation  consolidation of power under central control
                 subtype:  incorporation  consolidating by incorporation
                 subtype:  amalgamation__merger__uniting  the combination of two or more commercial companies
                 subtype:  vertical_integration__vertical_combination  absorption into a single firm of several firms involved in all aspects of a product's manufacture from raw materials to distribution
                 subtype:  horizontal_integration__horizontal_combination  absorption into a single firm of several firms involved in the same level of production and sharing resources at that level
           subtype:  opening.change_of_integrity  becoming open or being made open; "the opening of his arms was the sign I was waiting for"
              subtype:  cut.opening__cutting  the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge; "his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels"
                 subtype:  nick__notch__snick  a small cut
                 subtype:  slash__gash  a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument
                 subtype:  surgical_incision__incision__section  the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
                    subtype:  gastromy  surgical incision into the stomach
                    subtype:  keratotomy  surgical incision into the cornea
                       subtype:  radial_keratotomy  radial pattern of incisions in the cornea that cause the cornea to bulge; performed to correct myopia
                    subtype:  perineotomy  surgical incision into the perineum
                       subtype:  episiotomy  surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
                    subtype:  laparotomy  surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
                       subtype:  laparoscopy  laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
                    subtype:  orchotomy  surgical incision into the testis to obtain material for analysis (as in cases of abnormally low sperm count)
                    subtype:  sclerotomy  surgical incision of the sclerotic coat of the eye
                    subtype:  nephrotomy  incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone)
                    subtype:  valvotomy__valvulotomy  incision into a stenosed cardiac valve to relieve the obstruction
                    subtype:  venesection__phlebotomy  surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
                    subtype:  vasotomy__vasosection  surgical incision into or division of the vas deferens
           subtype:  separation  the act of dividing or disconnecting
              subtype:  avulsion  a forcible tearing or separation of one body part from another
              subtype:  dissociation  the act of removing from association
              subtype:  secession__withdrawal  formal separation from an alliance or federation
                 subtype:  breakaway__breaking_away  the act of breaking away or withdrawing from: "there was a breakaway by the discontented members"; "a breaking away from family and neighborhood"
              subtype:  disunion  the termination or destruction of union
              subtype:  disconnection__disjunction  the act of breaking a connection
              subtype:  division  the act or process of dividing
                 subtype:  parcellation  the division into parcels; "the increasing parcellation of land with every generation"
                 subtype:  cleavage  the act of cleaving or splitting
                 subtype:  bisection  dividing into two equal parts
                 subtype:  quartering  dividing into four equal parts
                 subtype:  schism__split  division of a group into opposing factions; "another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy"
                 subtype:  cut__cutting  the act of cutting something into parts; "his cuts were skillful"; "his cutting of the cake made a terrible mess"
                    subtype:  severing__severance  the act of severing
                    subtype:  dissection  cutting so as to separate into pieces
                    subtype:  scission  the act of dividing by cutting or splitting
                    subtype:  slicing  the act of cutting into slices
                 subtype:  fragmentation__atomization__atomisation  separating something into fine particles
                 subtype:  branching__ramification__fork__forking  the act of branching out or dividing into branches
                    subtype:  bifurcation  splitting into two branches
                    subtype:  trifurcation  splitting into three branches
                    subtype:  divarication  branching at a wide angle
                    subtype:  fibrillation  act or process of forming fibrils
                 subtype:  dichotomization__dichotomisation  the act of dividing into two sharply different categories
                 subtype:  quantization__quantisation  the act of dividing into quanta or expressing in terms of quantum theory
                 subtype:  fractionation  separation into portions
                 subtype:  syllabication__syllabification  forming or dividing words into syllables
                 subtype:  word_division__hyphenation  division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page
                 subtype:  card_cut__cut__cutting  the division of a deck of cards before dealing; "his cutting the cards before every deal soon became a ritual"
              subtype:  disengagement__detachment  the act of releasing from an attachment or connection
              subtype:  tear  the act of tearing; "he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear"
                 subtype:  laceration  the act of lacerating
                 subtype:  rent.tear__rip__split  the act of rending or ripping or splitting something; "he gave the envelope a vigorous rip"
              subtype:  removal__remotion  the act of removing; "he had surgery for the removal of a malignancy"
                 subtype:  abscission.remotion__cutting_off__cuttingoff  the act of cutting something off
                    subtype:  circumcision  surgical removal of the foreskin of males
                 subtype:  abstraction.remotion  the act of withdrawing or removing something
                 subtype:  extraction  the act of pulling out (as a tooth); "the dentist gave her a local anesthetic prior to the extraction"
                 subtype:  autotomy  spontaneous removal or casting off of a body part (as the tail of a lizard or claw or a lobster) especially when the organism is injured or under attack
                 subtype:  decontamination  the removal of contaminants
                 subtype:  deletion  the act of deleting something written or printed
                    subtype:  bowdlerization__bowdlerisation__expurgation  the deletion of all passages considered to be indecent
                    subtype:  censoring__censorship  deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances
                       subtype:  Bowdlerism  censorship in the form of prudish expurgation
                       subtype:  Comstockery  censorship because of perceived obscenity or immorality
                    subtype:  expunction__expunging__erasure  deletion by an act of expunging or erasing
                 subtype:  denudation__stripping__uncovering__baring__husking  the removal of covering
                    subtype:  disforestation__deforestation  the removal of trees
                    subtype:  cornhusking  the act of removing the husks from ears of corn
                 subtype:  dermabrasion  removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or wire-brushing off some of the outer skin layer
                 subtype:  dislodgment__dislodgement  forced removal from a position of advantage
                 subtype:  riddance__elimination  the act of removing or getting rid of something
                    subtype:  simplification  elimination of superfluous details
                       subtype:  oversimplification  excessive simplification (to the point of misrepresentation)
                       subtype:  rationalization__rationalisation  (math) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation
                 subtype:  elimination  the act of removing an unknown mathematical quantity by combining equations
                 subtype:  emptying__voidance__evacuation  the act of removing the contents of something
                    subtype:  drainage__drain  emptying accomplished by draining
                 subtype:  rinsing__rinse  the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing
                 subtype:  disembowelment__evisceration  the act of removing the bowels or viscera; the act of cutting so as to cause the viscera to protrude
                 subtype:  skimming  the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid
                 subtype:  withdrawal.remotion  the act of taking out money or other capital
                    subtype:  bank_withdrawal  the withdrawal of money from your account at a bank
                       subtype:  bank_run  the concerted action of depositors who try to withdraw their money from a bank because the think it will fail
                    subtype:  disinvestment  the withdrawal of capital from a country or corporation
              subtype:  sectionalization__division__partition__partitioning__segmentation__sectionalisation  the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
                 subtype:  subdivision  the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided
                 subtype:  septation  the division or partitioning of a cavity into parts by a septum
                 subtype:  zoning  dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc
              subtype:  divergence.separation__divergency  the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines"
           subtype:  transformation__translation  the act of transforming; "a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface"
              subtype:  permutation.transformation  complete change in character or condition: "the permutations...taking place in the physical world"- Henry Miller
              subtype:  revision__alteration  the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification); "it would require a drastic revision of his opinion"
                 subtype:  distraction  the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something
                 subtype:  metamorphosis.revision__metamorphosi  a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances: "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting"
              subtype:  transfiguration  the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify
              subtype:  transmogrification  changing into a different form or appearance especially a fantastic or grotesque one: "transmogrification into a porcupine"
              subtype:  metamorphosis__metamorphosi  a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
           subtype:  filling  a act of filling something
              subtype:  saturation  the act of saturating something
              subtype:  flood  the act of flooding; filling to overflowing
           subtype:  hardening  the act of making something harder (firmer or tighter or more compact)
              subtype:  annealing__tempering  hardening something by heat treatment
           subtype:  scathe__damage__harm__hurt  the act of damaging something or someone
              subtype:  impairment  damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
              subtype:  defacement__disfigurement__disfiguration  the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something; "the defacement of an Italian mosaic during the Turkish invasion"; "he objected to the dam's massive disfigurement of the landscape"
              subtype:  wounding__wound  the act of inflicting a wound
              subtype:  burn  damage inflicted by burning
                 subtype:  scald  the act of burning with steam or hot water
        subtype:  conversion.change  the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another
           subtype:  afforestation  the conversion of bare or cultivated land into forest (originally for the purpose of hunting)
           subtype:  dressing.conversion  processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather
           subtype:  transmutation__transubstantiation  an act that changes the form or character or substance of something
        subtype:  updating  the act of changing something to bring it up to date (usually by adding something); "criminal records need regular updating"
        subtype:  change_of_shape  an action that changes the shape of something
           subtype:  contortion__deformation  the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
           subtype:  convolution  the action of coiling or twisting or winding together
           subtype:  angulation  the act of making angulate (having corners)
           subtype:  bending  the act of bending something
              subtype:  flexion  act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased
                 subtype:  flex  the act of flexing; "he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies"
                 subtype:  dorsiflexion  the act of bending backward (of the body or a body part)
              subtype:  crouch  the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
              subtype:  hunch  the act of bending yourself up together
           subtype:  elongation  the act of lengthening something
           subtype:  enfolding__involution  the action of enfolding something
           subtype:  folding  the act of folding; "he gave the napkins a double fold"
              subtype:  pleating__plication  folding in parallel folds
           subtype:  indentation  the act of indenting
           subtype:  protrusion__projection__jut  the act of projecting out from something
           subtype:  widening__broadening  the act of making something wider
           subtype:  narrowing  the act of making something narrower
     subtype:  economy.action__saving  an act of economizing; reduction in cost; "it was a small economy to walk to work every day" or "there was a saving of 50 cents"
        subtype:  downsizing__retrenchment__curtailment  the reduction of expenditures in order to become financial stable
        subtype:  economies_of_scale  reduction in cost of production due to a large number of items produced
     subtype:  forbiddance__prohibition__inhibition  the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof); "they were restrained by a prohibition in their charter"; "a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages"; "he ignored his parents' forbiddance"
     subtype:  resistance.action__opposition  the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead"
        subtype:  lockout  a management action resisting employee's demands; employees are barred from entering the workplace until they agree to terms
        subtype:  reaction.resistance  doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like; "his style of painting was a reaction against cubism"
           subtype:  backlash  an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence; "there was a backlash of intolerance"
              subtype:  whitelash__white_backlash__whitebacklash  backlash by white racists against black civil rights advances
        subtype:  anti-takeover_defense  resistance to or defense against a hostile takeover
     subtype:  pickings__taking  the act of someone who picks up or takes something; "the pickings were easy"; "clothing could be had for the taking"
     subtype:  aggression.action__hostility  violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
        subtype:  meat_grinder  any action resulting in injury or destruction; "the meat grinder of politics destroyed his reputation" or "allied forces crumbled before the Wehrmacht meat grinder"
        subtype:  violence.aggression__force  an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists); "he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one"
           subtype:  riot__public_violence  a public act of violence by an unruly mob
              subtype:  race_riot  a riot caused by hatred for one another of members of different races in the same community
        subtype:  plundering__pillage__pillaging  the act of stealing valuable things from a place; "the plundering of Rome"; "his plundering of the great authors"
           subtype:  banditry  the practice of plundering in gangs
           subtype:  rapine__rape  the act of despoiling a country in warfare
           subtype:  looting__robbery  plundering during riots or in wartime
           subtype:  spoliation__spoil__spoilation__despoliation__despoilment  the act of stripping and taking by force
           subtype:  ravaging__devastation  plundering with excessive damage and destruction
           subtype:  depredation  an act of plundering
     subtype:  employment.action__engagement  the act of giving someone a job
        subtype:  shape-up__shapeup  a way of hiring longshoremen by the day; applicants gather around a union boss who selects those to be hired
        subtype:  call-back  the recall of an employee after a layoff
        subtype:  booking__reservation  the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group): "wondered who had made the booking"
     subtype:  reference__consultation  the act of referring; "reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer"
     subtype:  emphasizing__accenting  the act of giving special importance or significance to something
     subtype:  stupefaction  the action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic; "the professor was noted for his stupefaction of the students"
  subtype:  nonaccomplishment__nonachievement  an act that does not achieve its intended goal
     subtype:  failure  an act that fails
        subtype:  failing  failure to reach a minimum required performance; "his failing the course led to his disqualification"
        subtype:  naught  complete failure; "all my efforts led to naught"
        subtype:  loss  the act of losing; "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock"
           subtype:  capitulation__fall__surrender  the act of surrendering (under agreed conditions); "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort"
        subtype:  backsliding__lapse__lapsing__recidivism__relapse__relapsing__reversion__reverting  a failure to maintain a higher state
        subtype:  misplay__error  (baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed
        subtype:  out  a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball; "you only get 3 outs per inning"
           subtype:  putout  an out resulting from a fielding play (not a strikeout)
              subtype:  sacrifice  (in baseball) an out that advances the base runners
                 subtype:  sacrifice_fly__sacrificefly  a sacrifice made by hitting a long fly ball
           subtype:  strikeout  an out resulting from the batter getting three strikes
              subtype:  whiff  a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike
        subtype:  nonconformity  failure to conform
           subtype:  nonobservance  a lack of conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
        subtype:  nonremittal__default__nonpayment  act of failing to meet a financial obligation
     subtype:  mistake__error__fault  a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults"
        subtype:  blot__smear__smirch__spot__stain  an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
        subtype:  mix-up__mixup  a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another; "he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw"
        subtype:  incursion.mistake  the mistake of incurring liability or blame
        subtype:  miscalculation__misreckoning__misestimation  a mistake in calculating
           subtype:  boomerang__backfire  a miscalculation that recoils on its maker
        subtype:  distortion  the mistake of misrepresenting the facts
        subtype:  slip-up__slip__miscue__parapraxis  a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
           subtype:  Freudian_slip  a slip-up that (according to Sigmund Freud) results from the operation of unconscious wishes or conflicts and can reveal unconscious processes in normal healthy individuals
        subtype:  oversight__lapse  a mistake resulting from inattention
        subtype:  omission__skip  a mistake resulting from neglect
           subtype:  failure.omission  an unexpected omission; "he resented my failure to return his call"
              subtype:  dashing_hopes__dashinghope__disappointment  an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
              subtype:  breach  a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
                 subtype:  breach_of_contract  a breach of a legal duty; failure to do something that is required in a contract
                    subtype:  anticipatory_breach__constructive_breach  a breach of contract committed prior to the time of required performance
                    subtype:  breach_of_the_covenant_of_warranty  a failure of the seller's guarantee of good title
                    subtype:  breach_of_promise  failure to keep a promise (of marriage)
                    subtype:  breach_of_trust  violation (either through fraud or negligence) by a trustee of a duty that equity requires of him
                    subtype:  breach_of_warranty  a breach that occurs when an item is deficient according to the terms of a warranty
                    subtype:  material_breach  a breach serious enough to destroy the value of the contract and to give a basis for an action for breach of contract
                    subtype:  partial_breach__partialbreach  a breach that does not destroy the value of the contract but can give rise to a claim for damages
                 subtype:  breach_of_duty  a breach of due care
              subtype:  copout  a failure to face some difficulty squarely
        subtype:  blunder__blooper__bloomer__bungle__foul-up__fuckup__flub__botch__boner__boo-boo__booboo  an embarrassing mistake
           subtype:  snafu  an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: Situation Normal All Fucked Up
           subtype:  spectacle  a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase "make a spectacle of" yourself
           subtype:  bull  a serious and ludicrous blunder; "he made a bad bull of the assignment"
           subtype:  fumble__muff  dropping the ball (in baseball or football)
           subtype:  fluff  a blunder (especially an actor's forgetting the lines)
           subtype:  faux_pas__gaffe__solecism__slip__gaucherie  a socially awkward or tactless act
           subtype:  howler  a glaring blunder
           subtype:  clanger  (British) a conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate; "he dropped a clanger"
           subtype:  misstep__trip__stumble  an unintentional but embarrassing blunder; "he recited the whole poem without a single trip"; "confusion caused his unfortunate misstep"
        subtype:  ballup__balls-up__ballsup__cockup__mess-up  (British) something badly botched or muddled
        subtype:  betise__stupidity__folly__foolishness__foolishnes  a stupid mistake
        subtype:  revoke__renege  the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
     subtype:  negligence__carelessness__neglect__nonperformance  failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
        subtype:  dereliction  willful negligence
           subtype:  nonfeasance  a failure to act when under an obligation to do so; a refusal (without sufficient excuse) to do that which it is your legal duty to do
        subtype:  comparative_negligence__comparativenegligence  (law) negligence allocated between the plaintiff and the defendant with a corresponding reduction in damages paid to the plaintiff
        subtype:  concurrent_negligence  (law) negligence of two of more persons acting independently; the plaintiff may sue both together or separately
        subtype:  contributory_negligence  (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence; in common law any degree of contributory negligence would bar the plaintiff from collecting damages
        subtype:  criminal_negligence__culpable_negligence  (law) recklessly acting without reasonable caution and putting another person at risk of injury or death (or failing to do something with the same consequences)
        subtype:  neglect_of_duty  breach of a (legal) duty
        subtype:  evasion.negligence__escape__dodging  nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive"
           subtype:  escape_mechanism  a form of behavior that evades unpleasant realities
           subtype:  malingering__skulking  evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated; "they developed a test to detect malingering"
           subtype:  shirking__slacking__soldiering__goofing_off__goofingoff__goldbricking  the evasion of work or duty
           subtype:  circumvention  the act of evading by going around
           subtype:  tax_evasion  the deliberate failure to pay taxes (usually by making a false report)
  subtype:  leaning  the act deviating from a vertical position
  subtype:  assumption  the act of assuming or taking for granted; "your assumption that I would agree was unwarranted"
     subtype:  position.assumption  the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom
  subtype:  rejection  the act of rejecting something; "his proposals were met with rejection"
     subtype:  brush-off__brushoff  a curt or disdainful rejection
     subtype:  avoidance__turning_away__turningaway__shunning__dodging  deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
        subtype:  aversion__averting  the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away; "averting her gaze meant that she was angry"
        subtype:  escape.avoidance  an avoidance of danger or difficulty; "that was a narrow escape"
     subtype:  forsaking__abandonment__desertion  the act of giving something up
        subtype:  exposure.forsaking  abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving as infant out in the open)
        subtype:  apostasy__tergiversation  the act of abandoning a party or cause
        subtype:  bolt  a sudden abandonment (as from a political party)
     subtype:  forgoing__renunciation__forswearing  the act of renouncing
        subtype:  giving_up__forsaking  the act of forsaking
        subtype:  self-abnegation__abnegation__denial__self-denial__self-renunciation  renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
     subtype:  nonacceptance__turndown  the act of refusing an offer; "the turndown was polite but very firm"
     subtype:  banishment__proscription  rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone
        subtype:  disbarment  the act of expelling a lawyer from the practice of law
        subtype:  ejection__exclusion__expulsion__riddance  the act of expelling someone
           subtype:  ostracism  the act of excluding someone from society by general consent
           subtype:  barring__blackball  the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
           subtype:  ousting__ouster  the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out
              subtype:  dethronement__deposition  the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office
        subtype:  deportation__exile__expatriation  the act of expelling a person from their native land
        subtype:  excommunication  the act of banishing a member of the Church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the Church
        subtype:  relegation  mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position; "he has been relegated to a post in Siberia"
        subtype:  rustication  banishment into the country
     subtype:  displacement  act of removing from office or employment
  subtype:  forfeit__forfeiture__sacrifice  the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
  subtype:  activity  any specific activity or pursuit; "they avoided all recreational activity"
     subtype:  variation__variance  an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
     subtype:  space_walk__spacewalk  any kind of physical activity outside a spacecraft by one of the crew
     subtype:  domesticity  domestic activities or life: "making a hobby of domesticity"
     subtype:  operation  a planned activity involving many people performing various actions: "they organized a rescue operation"; "the biggest police operation in French history"; "running a restaurant is quite an operation"; "consolidate the companies various operations"
        subtype:  rescue_operation  an operation organized to free from danger or confinement
     subtype:  practice__pattern  a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
        subtype:  biologism  use of biological principles in explaining human especially social behavior
        subtype:  cooperation.practice  the practice of cooperating: "economic cooperation"; "they agreed on a policy of cooperation"
        subtype:  featherbedding  the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required
        subtype:  formalism  the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms
        subtype:  one-upmanship__oneupmanship  the practice of keeping one jump ahead of a friend or competitor
        subtype:  symbolism  the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
        subtype:  modernism  practices typical of contemporary life or thought
        subtype:  cannibalism  the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
        subtype:  careerism  the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity
        subtype:  usage__custom__usance  accepted or habitual practice
           subtype:  Americanism  a custom that is peculiar to the US or its citizens
           subtype:  Anglicism__Britishism  a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
           subtype:  consuetude  a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law
           subtype:  couvade  a custom among some peoples whereby the husband of a pregnant wife is put to bed at the time of bearing the child
           subtype:  Germanism  a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens
           subtype:  wont__habit__use  a pattern of behavior acquired through frequent repetition; "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"; "long use had hardened him to it"
              subtype:  ritual.wont  stereotyped behavior
              subtype:  second_nature  acquired behavior that is practiced so long it seems innate
              subtype:  cleanliness  the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
              subtype:  uncleanliness__uncleanlines  the habit of neglecting cleanliness
           subtype:  rite__ritual  any customary observance or practice
              subtype:  marriage_ceremony__marriage__wedding  the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony; "their marriage was conducted in the chapel"
                 subtype:  bridal__espousal  archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
                 subtype:  civil_marriage__civilmarriage  a marriage performed by a government official rather than by a clergyman
                 subtype:  love_match  a marriage for love's sake; not an arranged marriage
                 subtype:  remarriage  the act of marrying again
              subtype:  betrothal__espousal  the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
        subtype:  habitude  habitual mode of behavior
           subtype:  daily_round__dailyround__round  the usual activities in your day; "the doctor made his rounds"
        subtype:  fashion  characteristic or habitual practice
           subtype:  line_of_least_resistance__path_of_least_resistance  the easiest way; "In marrying him she simply took the path of least resistance"
        subtype:  slavery  the practice of slaveholding
        subtype:  peonage  the practice of making a debtor work for his creditor until the debt is discharged
        subtype:  unwritten_law__unwrittenlaw  law based on customary behavior
        subtype:  lynch_law__lynchlaw  the practice of punishing people by hanging without due process of law
        subtype:  mistreatment  the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother"
           subtype:  annoying__annoyance__irritation__vexation  the act of troubling or annoying someone
              subtype:  exasperation  actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
                 subtype:  exacerbation  violent and bitter exasperation; "his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel"
           subtype:  disregard__neglect  lack of care and attention
           subtype:  victimization__exploitation__victimisation__using  an act that exploits or victimizes someone
              subtype:  colonialism  exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
                 subtype:  neocolonialism  control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures
           subtype:  molestation  tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
              subtype:  baiting  harassment especially of a tethered animal
              subtype:  badgering__worrying__torment__bedevilment  the act of harassing someone
              subtype:  sexual_harassment  unwelcome sexual behavior by a supervisor toward an employee
              subtype:  tease__teasing  the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"
              subtype:  witch-hunt__witchhunt  searching out and harassing dissenters
                 subtype:  McCarthyism  unscrupulously accusing people of disloyalty (as by saying they were Communists)
           subtype:  maltreatment__ill-treatment__illtreatment__ill-usage__illusage__abuse  cruel or inhumane treatment
              subtype:  child_abuse__childabuse  the physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children
              subtype:  child_neglect__childneglect  failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a child
              subtype:  persecution  the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
                 subtype:  subjugation__oppression  the act of subjugating by cruelty
                 subtype:  pogrom  organized persecution of an ethnic group (especially Jews)
                 subtype:  torturing__torture  the act of torturing someone; "it required unnatural torturing to extract a confession"
                    subtype:  strappado  torture in which a person's hands and tied behind their back and they are lifted off the ground by a rope tied to their wrists and that allowed to drop until their fall is checked by the rope
                    subtype:  excruciation__crucifixion  the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
                    subtype:  dismemberment__taking_apart  the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces
              subtype:  inhuman_treatment__inhumantreatment__cruelty  a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
                 subtype:  impalement  the act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment or torture
                 subtype:  inhumanity__atrocity  a act of atrocious cruelty
                    subtype:  brutality__barbarity__barbarism__savagery  a brutal barbarous savage act
                    subtype:  outrage  a wantonly cruel act
                    subtype:  enormity  an act of extreme wickedness
        subtype:  popery  an offensive term for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church
        subtype:  ritual  the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
           subtype:  solemnization__celebration__solemnisation  the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual; "the celebration of marriage"
           subtype:  Holy_Communion__Communion  the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
              subtype:  intercommunion  participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox)
        subtype:  ritualism  exaggerated emphasis on the importance of rites or ritualistic forms in worship
        subtype:  nudism__naturism  the practice of living without clothes for reasons of health
        subtype:  transvestism__transvestitism__cross_dressing__crossdressing  the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
     subtype:  recreation__diversion  an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
        subtype:  child's_play__child'splay__play  play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules; "Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child"
           subtype:  house.child's_play  play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults; "the children were playing house"
           subtype:  doctor  children take the roles of doctor or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the doctor's office; "the children explored each other's bodies by playing the game of doctor"
           subtype:  fireman  play in which children take the roles of firemen and pretend to put out a fire
        subtype:  pastime__interest  a subject or pursuit that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly): "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited interests"
           subtype:  avocation__by-line__hobby__sideline__spare-time_activity  an auxiliary activity
              subtype:  speleology__spelaeology  the pastime of exploring caves
        subtype:  escapism__escape  an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "he escaped into romantic novels"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism"
        subtype:  sport.recreation__athletics__athletic  an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
           subtype:  contact_sport__contactsport  a sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing players
              subtype:  boxing__pugilism__fisticuffs  fighting with the fists
                 subtype:  professional_boxing  boxing for money
                 subtype:  in-fighting.boxing__infighting  boxing at close quarters
                 subtype:  fight.boxing__bout  a boxing match; "the fight was on television last night"
                 subtype:  sparring  making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
              subtype:  wrestling__rassling__grappling  the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
                 subtype:  professional_wrestling  wrestling for money
                 subtype:  flying_mare  a wrestling maneuver
              subtype:  ice_hockey__icehockey__hockey__hockey_game  a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of 6 skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with hockey sticks
              subtype:  football  any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
                 subtype:  American_football  a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays
                    subtype:  professional_football  playing football for money
                    subtype:  touch_football__touchfootball  a version of football in which the ball carrier is touched rather than tackled
                 subtype:  rugby_football__rugbyfootball__rugby__rugger  (British) a form of football played with an oval ball
                 subtype:  soccer__association_football__associationfootball  a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
           subtype:  outdoor_sport__outdoorsport__field_sport__fieldsport  a sport that is played outdoors
              subtype:  hunt.outdoor_sport__hunting  the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
                 subtype:  battue  a hunt in which beaters force the game to flee in the direction of the hunter
                 subtype:  beagling  hunting rabbits with beagles
                 subtype:  coursing  hunting with dogs that are trained to chase game by sight instead of by scent
                 subtype:  deer_hunting__deer_hunt  hunting deer
                 subtype:  ducking__duck_hunting  hunting ducks
                 subtype:  fox_hunting__foxhunting__foxhunt  mounted hunters follow hounds in pursuit of a fox
                 subtype:  pigsticking  the sport of hunting wild boar with spears
              subtype:  fishing  the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
                 subtype:  angling  fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
                    subtype:  fly-fishing__flyfishing  angling with an artificial fly as a lure
                 subtype:  casting.fishing__cast  the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
                    subtype:  bait_casting  the single-handed rod casting of a relatively heavy (artificial) bait
                    subtype:  fly_casting  casting an artificial fly as a lure
                    subtype:  overcast  a cast that falls beyond the intended spot
                    subtype:  surf_casting__surf_fishing  casting (artificial) bait far out into the ocean (up to 200 yards) with the waves breaking around you
           subtype:  gymnastics  a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
              subtype:  acrobatics__tumbling  the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
           subtype:  track_and_field__trackandfield  participating in athletic sports performed on a running track or on the field associated with it
              subtype:  track__running  the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
              subtype:  jumping  the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
                 subtype:  jumping_up_and_down  jumping in one spot (as in excitement); "the wailing and jumping up and down exhausted him"
           subtype:  skiing  a sport in which participants must travel on skis
              subtype:  cross-country_skiing__crosscountryskiing  the sport of skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill)
              subtype:  ski_jumping__skijumping  the act of performing a jump of skis from a high ramp overhanging a snow covered slope
           subtype:  water_sport__watersport__aquatics  sports that involve bodies of water
              subtype:  swimming__swim  the act of swimming
                 subtype:  bathe  the act of swimming; "the Englishman said he had a good bathe"
                 subtype:  dip__plunge  a brief swim in water
                 subtype:  dive__diving  a headlong plunge into water
                    subtype:  belly_flop__bellyflop__belly_flopper__bellyflopper__belly_whop__bellywhop__belly_whopper__bellywhopper  a dive in which the abdomen bears the main force of impact with the water
                    subtype:  cliff_diving__cliffdiving  diving into the water from a steep overhanging cliff
                    subtype:  flip  a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
                    subtype:  full_gainer__gainer  a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board
                    subtype:  half_gainer  a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward and up to complete a half backward somersault and enters the water facing the diving board
                    subtype:  jackknife  a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
                    subtype:  swan_dive__swallow_dive__swallowdive  a dive in which the diver arches the back with arms outstretched before entering the water
                 subtype:  skin_diving__skin-dive  underwater swimming with a breathing apparatus
                    subtype:  scuba_diving__scubadiving  skin diving with scuba apparatus
                    subtype:  snorkeling__snorkel_diving__snorkeldiving  skin diving with a snorkel
              subtype:  surfing__surfboarding__surfriding  the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave
              subtype:  water-skiing__waterskiing  skiing on water while being towed by a motorboat
           subtype:  rowing__row  the act of rowing as a sport
              subtype:  crab.rowing  a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply; "he caught a crab and lost the race"
              subtype:  sculling  rowing by a single oarsman in a racing shell
           subtype:  archery  the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
           subtype:  sledding  the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh
              subtype:  tobogganing  riding on a long light sled with low handrails
                 subtype:  luging  riding a light one-man toboggan
              subtype:  bobsledding  riding on a bobsled
           subtype:  skating  the sport of gliding on skates
              subtype:  ice_skating__iceskating  skating on ice
                 subtype:  figure_skating  ice skating where the skates trace outlines of selected figures
              subtype:  roller_skating  skating on wheels
              subtype:  skateboarding  the sport of skating on a skateboard
           subtype:  racing  the sport of engaging in contests of speed
              subtype:  boat_racing  the sport of racing boats
                 subtype:  hydroplane_racing  racing in high-speed motor boats
              subtype:  camel_racing__camelracing  the sport of racing camels
              subtype:  greyhound_racing__greyhoundracing  the sport of racing greyhounds
              subtype:  horse_racing__horseracing  the sport of racing horses
           subtype:  equitation__riding__horseback_riding__horsebackriding  riding a horse as a sport
              subtype:  equestrian_sport  a sport that tests horsemanship
                 subtype:  dressage  maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
                    subtype:  curvet__vaulting  a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down
                    subtype:  piaffe  a cadenced trot executed by the horse in one spot
                 subtype:  showjumping__stadium_jumping__stadiumjumping  riding horses in competitions over set courses to demonstrate skill in jumping over obstacles
                 subtype:  cross-country_riding__crosscountryriding__cross-country_jumping__crosscountryjumping  riding horses across country over obstructions to demonstrate horsemanship
                 subtype:  three-day_event__threedayevent  an equestrian competition; the first day is dressage; the second is cross-country jumping; the third is stadium jumping
              subtype:  pony-trekking  (British) a sport in which people ride across country on ponies
           subtype:  cycling  the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle
              subtype:  bicycling  riding a bicycle
              subtype:  motorcycling  riding a motorcycle; "motorcycling is a dangerous sport"
              subtype:  dune_cycling  bicycling or motorcycling on sand dunes
           subtype:  bloodsport  sport that involves killing animals (especially hunting)
              subtype:  bullfighting  the activity at a bullfight
              subtype:  cockfighting  participation in the sport of matching gamecocks in a cockfight
              subtype:  hunt.outdoor_sport__hunting  the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
           subtype:  athletic_game  a game involving athletic activity
              subtype:  ice_hockey__icehockey__hockey__hockey_game  a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of 6 skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with hockey sticks
              subtype:  tetherball  a game with two players who use rackets to strike a ball that is tethered to the top of a pole; the object is to wrap the string around the pole
              subtype:  water_polo__waterpolo  a game played in a swimming pool by two teams of swimmers who try to throw an inflated ball into the opponents' goal
              subtype:  outdoor_game__outdoorgame  an athletic game that is played outdoors
                 subtype:  day_game__daygame  a game played in daylight
                 subtype:  night_game__nightgame  a game played under artificial illumination at night
                 subtype:  golf_game__golf  a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
                    subtype:  professional_golf  playing golf for money
                    subtype:  round_of_golf__round  the activity of playing 18 holes of golf; "a round of golf takes about 4 hours"
                    subtype:  medal_play__medalplay__stroke_play  golf scoring by total strokes taken
                    subtype:  match_play__matchplay  golf scoring by holes won
                    subtype:  miniature_golf__miniaturegolf  a novelty version of golf played with golf balls and putters on a miniature course featuring many obstacles
                    subtype:  clock_golf__clockgolf  a form of golf in which you putt from positions arranged on the circumference of a circle around the hole
                 subtype:  croquet  a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops; the winner is the first to traverse all the hoops and hit a peg
                 subtype:  quoits__horseshoes  a game in which quoits or horseshoes are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it
                 subtype:  shuffleboard__shovelboard  a game in which players use long sticks to shove wooden disks onto the scoring area marked on a smooth surface
                 subtype:  field_game__fieldgame  an outdoor game played on a field of specified dimensions
                    subtype:  field_hockey__fieldhockey__hockey  hockey played on a field; two opposing teams use curved sticks to drive a ball into the opponents' net
                    subtype:  football  any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
                    subtype:  hurling  a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
                    subtype:  ball_game__ballgame  a field game played with a ball (especially baseball);
                       subtype:  baseball_game__baseball__ball  a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of 9 players; teams take turns at bat trying to score run; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empy lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!"
                          subtype:  professional_baseball  playing baseball for money
                          subtype:  hardball  baseball as distinguished from softball
                          subtype:  perfect_game__perfectgame  a game in which a pitcher does not allow any opposing player to reach base
                          subtype:  no-hit_game__no-hitter  a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team no hits
                          subtype:  one-hitter__onehitter__1-hitter__1hitter  a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only one hit
                          subtype:  two-hitter__twohitter__2-hitter__2hitter  a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 2 hits
                          subtype:  three-hitter__threehitter__3-hitter__3hitter  a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 3 hits
                          subtype:  four-hitter__4-hitter__4hitter  a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 4 hits
                          subtype:  five-hitter__5-hitter__5hitter  a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 5 hits
                          subtype:  softball_game__softball  a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer
                          subtype:  rounders  an English ball game similar to baseball
                          subtype:  stickball_game__stickballgame__stickball  a form of baseball played in the streets with a rubber ball and broomstick handle
                    subtype:  cricket  a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs
                    subtype:  lacrosse  a game invented by American indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal
                    subtype:  polo  a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball
                    subtype:  pushball  a game using a leather-covered ball 6 feet in diameter; the two side try to push it across the opponents' goal
                    subtype:  ultimate_frisbee  a game between two teams whose players try to toss a Frisbee to one another until they cross the opponents goal; possession changes hands when the frisbee is intercepted or touches the ground or goes out of bounds
              subtype:  court_game__courtgame  an athletic game played on a court
                 subtype:  handball  a game played in a walled court or against a single wall by two or four players who strike a rubber ball with their hands
                 subtype:  racquetball  a game played on a handball court with short-handled rackets
                 subtype:  fives__five  (British) a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls
                 subtype:  squash_racquets__squash__squash_rackets  a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets
                 subtype:  volleyball_game__volleyball  a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands
                 subtype:  jai_alai__jaialai  a Basque or Spanish game played in a court with a ball and a wickerwork racket
                 subtype:  badminton  a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net
                    subtype:  battledore_and_shuttlecock__battledore  an ancient racket game
                    subtype:  singles.badminton__single  badminton played with one person on each side
                    subtype:  doubles.badminton__double  badminton played with two players on each side
                 subtype:  basketball_game__basketball  a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the basketball through an elevated horizontal hoop
                    subtype:  professional_basketball  playing basketball for money
                 subtype:  deck_tennis  game played mainly on board ocean liners; players toss a ring back and form over a net that is stretched across a small court
                 subtype:  netball  a team game that resembles basketball; a soccer ball is to be thrown so that it passes through a ring on the top of a post
                 subtype:  lawn_tennis__tennis  a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
                    subtype:  professional_tennis  playing tennis for money
                    subtype:  singles__single  tennis played with one person on each side
                    subtype:  doubles__double  tennis played with two players on each side
                    subtype:  royal_tennis__real_tennis__court_tennis  an ancient form of tennis played in a four-walled court
                 subtype:  pallone  an Italian game similar to tennis
           subtype:  judo  a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan
        subtype:  bathing  immersing the body in water or sunshine
           subtype:  sea_bathing__seabathing  bathing in the sea or ocean
           subtype:  sun_bathing__sunbathing  immersing the body in sunlight
        subtype:  game.recreation  an amusement or pastime; "he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time"; "his life was all fun and games"
           subtype:  catch  a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth; "he played catch with his son in the backyard"
           subtype:  party_game__partygame  a game to amuse guests at a party
           subtype:  computer_game__video_game__videogame  a game played against a computer
              subtype:  virtual_reality__virtualreality  a hypothetical three-dimensional visual world created by a computer; user wears special goggles and fiber optic gloves etc., and can enter and move about in this world and interact with objects as if inside it
           subtype:  pinball_game__pinballgame__pinball  a game played on a sloping board; the object is to propel marbles against pins or into pockets
              subtype:  pachinko  a Japanese pinball game played on a vertical board
           subtype:  guessing_game  a game in which participants compete to identify some obscurely indicated thing
              subtype:  charades  player acts out a phrase for others to guess
           subtype:  ducks_and_drakes  a game in which a flat stone is bounced along the surface of calm water
           subtype:  paper_chase__paperchase__hare_and_hounds  an outdoor game; the hares start off on a long run scattering bits of paper (the scent) and the hounds try to catch them before they reach a designated spot
           subtype:  ring-around-the-rosy__ring-around-a-rosy__ring-a-rosy  a children's game in which the players dance around in a circle and at a given signal all squat
           subtype:  prisoner's_base  a children's game; two teams capture opposing players by tagging them and taking them to their own base
           subtype:  treasure_hunt  a game in which players try to find hidden articles by using a series of clues
        subtype:  gambling__gaming__play  the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table"
           subtype:  sporting_life  active interest in gambling on sports events
           subtype:  bet__wager  the act of gambling; "he did it on a bet"
              subtype:  daily_double__dailydouble  a single bet on two horse races in the same day
              subtype:  exacta__perfecta  a bet that you can pick the first and second finishers in the right order
              subtype:  parimutuel  betting where winners share the total amount wagered
              subtype:  place_bet__placebet  a bet that a horse will finish a race no worse than second
              subtype:  superfecta  a bet that you can pick the first four finishers in a race in the right order
           subtype:  game_of_chance__gambling_game  a game that involves gambling
              subtype:  fantan  a Chinese gambling game; a random number of counters are placed under a bowl and you gamble on how many will be left (0 or 1 or 2 or 3) modulo 4
              subtype:  lottery.game_of_chance__drawing  players buy chances and prizes are distributed according to the drawing of lots
                 subtype:  tombola  (British) a lottery in which tickets are drawn from a revolving drum
                 subtype:  numbers_pool__numberspool__numbers_game__numbersgame__numbers_racket__numbersracket__numbers__number  an illegal daily lottery
                 subtype:  raffle  a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money
                 subtype:  sweepstake__sweepstakes__sweepstake  a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants
              subtype:  crap_shooting__craps__crap__crap_game  a gambling game using two dice
              subtype:  roulette  a gambling game in which players bet on which compartment of a revolving wheel a small ball will come to rest in
              subtype:  banking_game__bankinggame  any gambling game in which bets are laid against the gambling house or the dealer
           subtype:  unlicensed_gambling  unlicensed gambling is illegal in most jurisdictions
           subtype:  throw.gambling  the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
              subtype:  cast__roll  the act of throwing dice
                 subtype:  natural  (in craps) a first roll of 7 or 11 that immediately wins the stake
              subtype:  flip.throw__toss  the act of flipping a coin
        subtype:  festivity__celebration  any joyous diversion
           subtype:  merrymaking__jollification  boisterous celebration
              subtype:  high_jinks__jinks__jink__hijinks__high_jinx  noisy and mischievous merrymaking
              subtype:  revel__revelry  unrestrained merrymaking
                 subtype:  spree__fling  a brief indulgence of your impulses
                 subtype:  binge__bust__tear__bout  an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days"
                    subtype:  piss-up  (British) vulgar expression for a bout of heavy drinking
                 subtype:  carouse__carousal__bender__toot__booze-up__boozeup  revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
                 subtype:  debauch__orgy__debauchery__saturnalia__riot__bacchanal__bacchanalia__drunken_revelry__drunkenrevelry  a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
                 subtype:  whoopee  noisy and boisterous revelry
           subtype:  Olympian_Games__Olympic_Games__olympicgame  the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC
           subtype:  Isthmian_Games  ancient games held biennially on the Isthmus of Corinth in the first and third years of each Olympiad
           subtype:  fete__festival  an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); "a drama festival"
              subtype:  carnival  a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
                 subtype:  Fat_Tuesday__Mardi_Gras  the pre-Lenten festival of Shrove Tuesday
              subtype:  Dionysia__Bacchanalia  an orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus (= Bacchus)
              subtype:  eisteddfod  any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing)
                 subtype:  Royal_National_Eisteddfod  an eisteddfod with competitions in music and drama and poetry and the fine arts
              subtype:  film_festival  a cinematic festival that features films (usually films produced during the past year)
              subtype:  jazz_festival  a festival that features performances by jazz artists
              subtype:  Kwanzaa__Kwanza  a festival featuring African-American culture; celebrated between Christmas and New Years
              subtype:  Saturnalia  an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
              subtype:  sheepshearing.fete  festival at the time of sheepshearing
           subtype:  gala_affair__gala__jamboree__blowout  a gay festivity
           subtype:  victory_celebration__victorycelebration  a celebration following a victory in a battle or sports competition
        subtype:  escapade__lark  any carefree episode
        subtype:  frolic__play__romp__gambol__caper  gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
           subtype:  flirt__flirting__flirtation__coquetry__dalliance__toying  playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
           subtype:  foolery__folly__tomfoolery__indulgence  foolish or senseless behavior
              subtype:  buffoonery__clowning__frivolity__harlequinade__prank  acting like a clown or buffoon
           subtype:  horseplay  rowdy or boisterous play
           subtype:  teasing  playful vexation; "the parody was just a form of teasing"
           subtype:  word_play  playing on words or speech sounds
        subtype:  fun.recreation__merriment__playfulness__playfulnes  activities that are enjoyable or amusing; "I do it for the fun of it"; "he is fun to have around"
        subtype:  antic__joke__prank__trick__caper__put-on__puton  a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
           subtype:  dirty_trick__dirtytrick  an unkind or aggressive trick
           subtype:  practical_joke__practicaljoke  a prank or trick played on a person especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish
              subtype:  April_fool  a practical joke or trick played on April Fools' day
              subtype:  rag  (British) a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)
        subtype:  jocularity__jest__joke  activity characterized by good humor
           subtype:  drollery__waggery  a quaint and amusing jest
           subtype:  leg-pull__legpull__legpulling  as a joke: trying to make somebody believe something that is not true
           subtype:  pleasantry  an agreeable or amusing remark; "they exchange pleasantries"
        subtype:  entertainment__amusement  an activity that entertains
           subtype:  extravaganza  any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment
           subtype:  show  a public entertainment or exhibition; "a remarkable show of skill"
              subtype:  funfair__carnival__fair  a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
              subtype:  dog_show__dogshow  a competitive exhibition of dogs
              subtype:  horseshow  a competitive exhibition of horses
              subtype:  raree-show__rareeshow  a street show
              subtype:  circus  performance given by a traveling company of acrobats clowns and trained animals; "the children always love to go to the circus"
                 subtype:  three-ring_circus  a circus with simultaneous performances in three rings
              subtype:  floorshow__cabaret__floor_show__floorshow  a series of acts at a night club
              subtype:  ice_show__iceshow  any entertainment performed by ice skaters
              subtype:  interlude.show__intermezzo__entr'acte  a brief show (music or dance etc) performed between the sections of another performance
              subtype:  showing__display__exhibit  something shown to the public; "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art"
                 subtype:  parade  a visible display; "she made a parade of her sorrows"
                 subtype:  light_show__lightshow  a display of colored lights moving in shifting patterns
              subtype:  presentation.show__presentment__demonstration  the act of presenting something; "he gave the customer a demonstration"
                 subtype:  exhibition  the act of exhibiting; "a remarkable exhibition of musicianship"
                    subtype:  production.exhibition  (law) the act of exhibiting in a court of law; "the appellate court demanded the production of all documents"
                    subtype:  rodeo  an exhibition of cowboy skills
                 subtype:  performance  the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"
                    subtype:  dramatic_production__dramatic_performance  a performance of a drama
                    subtype:  encore  an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand
                    subtype:  extemporization__extemporisation__improvisation  a performance given without planning or preparation
                    subtype:  juggle__juggling  throwing and catching several objects simultaneously
                    subtype:  magic_trick__magictrick__conjuring_trick__conjuringtrick__trick__magic__legerdemain__illusion__deception  an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
                       subtype:  card_trick  a trick performed with playing cards
                       subtype:  prestidigitation__sleight_of_hand  manual dexterity in the execution of tricks
                    subtype:  musical_performance__musicalperformance  act of performing music
                       subtype:  playing  the act of playing a musical instrument
                          subtype:  bowing  managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument; "the violinist's bowing was excellent"
                             subtype:  spiccato_bowing__spiccato  bowing in such a way that the bow bounces lightly off the strings
                          subtype:  piping  playing a pipe or the bagpipes
                          subtype:  stopping  the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch; "the violinist's stopping was excellent"
                             subtype:  double_stopping  stopping two strings and producing two notes at the same time
                       subtype:  jam_session__jamsession  an impromptu jazz concert
                    subtype:  one-night_stand__onenightstand  a performance in one place on one night only
                    subtype:  rendition.performance__rendering__interpretation  the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
                       subtype:  reinterpretation  a new or different interpretation
                    subtype:  swan_song__last_hurrah  a final performance or effort (especially before retirement)
                    subtype:  program.performance__programme  a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation; "the program lasted more than two hours"
                       subtype:  bill.program  the entertainment offered at a public presentation
                 subtype:  lecture_demonstration__lecturedemonstration  presentation of an example of what the lecturer is discoursing about
              subtype:  demonstration  a show of military force or preparedness; "he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations"
              subtype:  road_show  a show on tour
              subtype:  sideshow  a minor show that is part of a larger one (as at the circus)
           subtype:  beguilement__distraction  an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations
        subtype:  dancing__dance__terpsichore  taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
           subtype:  break_dancing__breakdancing__break_dance__breakdance  a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of rap music
           subtype:  nautch_dance__nautch__nauch  an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls
           subtype:  pavane__pavan  a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries
           subtype:  saraband  a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries; in slow time
           subtype:  slam_dancing__slam_dance  a form of dancing in which dancers slam into one another; normally performed to punk rock
           subtype:  step_dancing__hoofing  dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures
              subtype:  tap_dancing__tapdancing__tap_dance__tapdance  a dance step tapped out audibly with the feet
                 subtype:  soft-shoe_shuffle__soft-shoe__soft-shoe_dancing  tap dancing wearing soft-soled shoes
                 subtype:  buck-and-wing  a solo tap dance emphasizing sharp taps
                 subtype:  clog_dance__clog_dancing__clog  a dance performed while wearing clogs; has heavy stamping steps
           subtype:  toe_dancing__toedancing__toe_dance__toedance  a dance performed on tiptoe
           subtype:  stage_dancing__stagedancing__choreography  artistic dancing
              subtype:  concert_dance__concertdance__ballet  a theatrical representation of a story performed to music by ballet dancers
                 subtype:  classical_ballet__classicalballet  a style of ballet based on precise conventional steps performed with graceful and flowing movements
                 subtype:  modern_ballet  a style of ballet that admits a wider variety of movements
                 subtype:  comedy_ballet  a ballet that stresses the drama with features of comedy
              subtype:  modern_dance  a style of theatrical dancing that is not as restricted as classical ballet; movements are expressive of feelings
                 subtype:  interpretive_dance__interpretive_dancing__interpretative_dance__interpretative_dancing  a form of modern dance in which the dancer's movements depict an emotion or tell a story
              subtype:  apache_dance  a violent fast dance in French vaudeville (an apache is a member of the French underworld)
              subtype:  belly_dance__bellydance__belly_dancing__bellydancing__danse_du_ventre  a Middle Eastern dance in which the dancer makes sensuous movements of the hips and abdomen
              subtype:  bolero  a Spanish dance in triple time accompanied by guitar and castanets
              subtype:  cakewalk  a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake
              subtype:  cancan  a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line
              subtype:  nude_dancing  erotic dancing with little or no clothing
                 subtype:  fan_dance__fandance  a solo dance in which large fans are manipulated to suggest or reveal nakedness
                 subtype:  striptease__strip  a form of entertainment in which a dancer undresses to music; "she did a strip right in front of everyone"
                 subtype:  bubble_dance  a solo dance similar to a fan dance except large balloons are used instead of fans
           subtype:  pas_seul__passeul  a solo dance or dance figure
           subtype:  pas_de_deux__duet  a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)
           subtype:  social_dancing  dancing as part of a social occasion
              subtype:  jitterbug  a jerky American dance that was popular in the 1940s
              subtype:  lindy_hop__lindyhop__lindy  an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh)
              subtype:  fandango  a provocative Spanish courtship dance in triple time; performed by a man and a woman playing castanets
              subtype:  flamenco__gypsy_dancing__gypsydancing  a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet
              subtype:  gavotte  an old formal French dance in quadruple time
              subtype:  shag  a lively dance step consisting of hopping on each foot in turn
              subtype:  stomp  a dance involving a rhythmical stamping step
              subtype:  tarantelle__tarantella  a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons
              subtype:  ballroom_dancing__ballroom_dance  any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom
                 subtype:  beguine  a ballroom dance that originated in the French West Indies; similar to the rumba
                 subtype:  carioca  a lively ballroom dance that resembles the samba
                 subtype:  cha-cha-cha__chachacha__cha-cha__chacha  a modern ballroom dance from Latin America; small steps and swaying movements of the hips
                 subtype:  one-step__onestep  an early ballroom dance; precursor to the fox-trot
                    subtype:  turkey_trot  an early ragtime one-step
                 subtype:  fox-trot__foxtrot  a ballroom dance in quadruple time; combines short and long and fast and slow steps fixed sequences
                 subtype:  two-step__twostep  a ballroom dance in duple meter; marked by sliding steps
                 subtype:  bunny_hug__bunnyhug  a syncopated ballroom dance formerly popular in the US
                 subtype:  charleston  an American ballroom dance in syncopated rhythm; popular early in the 20th century
                 subtype:  conga  a Latin American dance of 3 steps and a kick by people in single file
                 subtype:  cotillion__cotilion  a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century
                 subtype:  minuet  a stately court dance in the 17th century
                 subtype:  paso_doble  a ballroom dance in fast duple time
                 subtype:  quickstep  a ballroom dance with both quick and slow steps
                 subtype:  rumba  a ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance
                 subtype:  samba.ballroom_dancing  a lively ballroom dance from Brazil
                 subtype:  round_dancing__rounddancing__round_dance__rounddance  a ballroom dance characterized by revolving movement
                 subtype:  tango  a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin
                 subtype:  valse__waltz  a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat
              subtype:  folk_dancing__folk_dance  a style of dancing that originated among ordinary people (not in the royal courts)
                 subtype:  farandole  a lively dance from Provence; all the dancers join hands and execute various figures
                 subtype:  mazurka  a Polish national dance in triple time
                 subtype:  polka  a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time
                 subtype:  morris_dance__morris_dancing  any of various English folk dances performed by men in costume
                 subtype:  sword_dance__sworddance__sword_dancing__sworddancing  any of various dances by men who step nimbly over swords or flourish them in the air
                 subtype:  rumba.folk_dancing  a rhythmic syncopated Cuban folk dance in duple time
                 subtype:  hornpipe  a British solo dance performed by sailors
                 subtype:  jig  any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping
                 subtype:  country-dance__countrydance__country_dancing__countrydancing__contredanse__contra_danse  a type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line
                    subtype:  longways_dance__longways  country dancing performed with couples in two long lines facing each other
                       subtype:  Virginia_reel__reel  an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines
                    subtype:  square_dance__square_dancing  American country dancing in which couples form squares
                       subtype:  Scottish_reel__reel  a lively dance of Scottish highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
                          subtype:  highland_fling  a vigorous Scottish reel
                          subtype:  eightsome  a Scottish reel for eight dancers
                       subtype:  quadrille  a square dance of 5 or more figures for 4 or more couples
                          subtype:  lancers  a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples
                    subtype:  do-si-do  a square-dance figure; two dancers approach each other and circle back to back before returning to their original places
                    subtype:  promenade.country-dance  a square dance figure; couples march counterclockwise in a circle
                    subtype:  sashay  a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
                    subtype:  swing.country-dance  a square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them
                    subtype:  landler  a moderately slow Austrian country dance in triple time; involves spinning and clapping
                 subtype:  round_dance__rounddance  a folk dance; dancers form a circle
                    subtype:  schottische  a German round dance resembling a slow polka
           subtype:  ritual_dancing__ritual_dance__ceremonial_dance  a dance that is part of a religious ritual
              subtype:  apache_devil_dance  a ritual dance of the Apache Indians
              subtype:  danse_macabre__dansemacabre__dance_of_death  a medieval dance in which a skeleton representing death leads a procession of others to the grave
              subtype:  ghost_dance__ghostdance  a religious dance of native Americans looking for communication with the dead
              subtype:  pyrrhic  an ancient Greek dance imitating the motions of warfare
              subtype:  rain_dance  a ritual dance intended to bring rain
                 subtype:  corn_dance  a rain dance of Amerindians
                 subtype:  hula-hula__hula__Hawaiian_dancing  a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman
              subtype:  snake_dance__snakedance  a ceremonial dance (as by the American Hopi Indians) in which snakes are handled or invoked
              subtype:  sun_dance__sundance  a ceremonial dance performed by Amerindians at the summer solstice
              subtype:  war_dance__wardance  a ceremonial dance performed before a battle or after a victory
        subtype:  eurythmy__eurhythmy__eurythmics__eurhythmics__eurhythmic  the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding
        subtype:  music.recreation  a musical diversion; "his music was his central interest"
     subtype:  cup_of_tea__bag__dish  an activity that you like or at which you are superior; "chemistry is not my cup of tea"; "his bag now is learning to play golf"; "marriage was scarcely his dish"
     subtype:  game.activity  a contest with rules to determine a winner; "you need four people to play this game"
        subtype:  curling  (Scotland) a game played on ice; curling stones (heavy stones with handles) are slid toward a target
        subtype:  bowling.game  a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over
           subtype:  tenpins__tenpin_bowling  bowling down an alley at a target of ten wooden pins
           subtype:  ninepins__skittles  bowling down an alley at a target of nine wooden pins
           subtype:  duckpins  a bowling game using a pin smaller than a tenpin but proportionately wider
           subtype:  candlepins__candlepin_bowling__candlepinbowling  a bowling game using slender bowling pins
           subtype:  lawn_bowling  a bowling game played on a lawn with wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
              subtype:  bocce__bocci__boccie  Italian lawn bowling (played on a long narrow dirt court)
              subtype:  bowls__bowl  lawn bowling at a jack using biased wooden balls
        subtype:  pall-mall  a 17th century game; a wooden ball was driven along an alley with a mallet
        subtype:  athletic_game  a game involving athletic activity
        subtype:  child's_game__child'sgame  a game enjoyed by children
           subtype:  blindman's_buff  a children's game in which a blindfolded player tries to catch and identify other players
           subtype:  cat's_cradle__cat'scradle  game played with string looped over the fingers
           subtype:  hide-and-seek__hide_and_go_seek  a child covers his eyes while the other players hide then tries to find them
           subtype:  hopscotch  a child tosses a stone into an area drawn on the ground and then hops through it and back to regain the stone
           subtype:  knucklebones__jacks__jack__jackstones  a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball
           subtype:  jackstraws__spillikins  a game in which players try to pick each jackstraw (or spillikin) off of a pile without moving any of the others
           subtype:  leapfrog.child's_game  one child bends down and another leaps over
           subtype:  marbles__marble  a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
           subtype:  mumblety-peg__mumble-the-peg  a game in which players throw or flip a jackknife in various ways so that the knife sticks in the ground
           subtype:  musical_chairs  N players march around N-1 chairs; when the music stops the player who did not find a chair is eliminated; then a chair is removed and the march resumed until only the winner is seated
           subtype:  peekaboo__bopeep  a game played with young children; you hide your face and suddenly reveal it as you say Boo!
           subtype:  pillow_fight  a child's game of fighting with pillows
           subtype:  post_office  a children's game in which kisses are exchanged for pretended letters
           subtype:  spin_the_bottle  a game in which a player spins a bottle and kisses the person that it points to when it stops spinning
           subtype:  spin_the_plate__spin_the_platter  a game in which something round (as a plate) is spun on edge and the name of a player is called; the named player must catch the spinning object before it falls or pay a forfeit
           subtype:  tag.child's_game  one child chases the others; the one who is caught becomes the next chaser
           subtype:  tiddlywinks  a game in which players try to flip plastic disks into a cup by pressing them on the side sharply with a larger disk
        subtype:  card_game__cards__card  a game played with playing cards
           subtype:  all_fours__allfour__high-low-jack  card games in which points are won for taking the high or low or jack or game
              subtype:  cinch  a form of all fours in which the players bid for the privilege of naming trumps
              subtype:  auction_pitch__auctionpitch__pitch  an all-fours game in which the first card led is a trump
              subtype:  seven-up__sevenup__old_sledge__oldsledge  a form of all fours in which a total of seven points is game
           subtype:  baccarat__chemin_de_fer  a card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker; the player wins who holds 2 or 3 cars that total closest to nine
           subtype:  blackjack__twentyone__vingt-et-un  a card game in which the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the bank up to but not exceeding 21
           subtype:  bridge.card_game  any of various card games based on whist for four players
              subtype:  bridge_whist  the earliest form of bridge; the dealer could name the trump suit
              subtype:  auction_bridge__auctionbridge__auction  a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
              subtype:  contract_bridge__contract  a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
           subtype:  casino__cassino  a card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand
              subtype:  royal_casino__royalcasino  a form of casino in which face cards have extra point values
              subtype:  spade_casino__spadecasino  a form of casino in which spades have the value of one point
           subtype:  cribbage__crib  a card game in which each player is dealt 6 cards and discards one or two to make up the crib
           subtype:  ecarte  a card game for 2 players; played with 32 cards and king high
           subtype:  euchre__five_hundred  a card game similar to ecarte; each player is dealt 5 cards and the player making trump must take 3 tricks to win a hand
           subtype:  sevens__fantan__parliament  a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as their sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards
           subtype:  faro  a card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box
           subtype:  Go_fish  a card game for two players who try to assemble books of cards by asking the opponent for particular cards
           subtype:  three-card_monte__monte__four-card_monte  a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of the will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
           subtype:  Michigan.card_game__michigan__Chicago__Newmarket__boodle__stops__stop  a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until the sequence stops; the player who plays a card matching one in the layout wins all the chips on that card
           subtype:  old_maid__oldmaid  a card game using a pack of cards from which one queen has been removed; players match cards and the player holding the unmatched queen at the end of the game is the loser (or `old maid')
           subtype:  pinochle__pinocle__penuchle__bezique  a card game played with a 48-card pack (two of each suit for high cards); play resembles whist
           subtype:  piquet  a card game for two players using a reduced pack of 32 cards
           subtype:  poker_game__pokergame__poker  any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand
              subtype:  draw_poker__draw  poker in which a player can discard cards and receive substitutes from the dealer; "he played only draw and stud"
              subtype:  high-low  poker in which the high and low hands split the pot
              subtype:  penny_ante_poker__penny_ante__pennyante  poker played for small stakes
              subtype:  straight_poker  poker in which each player gets 5 cards face down and bets are made without drawing any further cards
              subtype:  strip_poker__strippoker  poker in which a player's losses are paid by removing an article of clothing
              subtype:  stud_poker__stud  poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up; bets are placed after each card is dealt
           subtype:  rouge_et_noir__trente-et-quarante  a card game in which two rows of cards are dealt and players can bet on the color of the cards or on which row will have a count nearer some number
           subtype:  rummy__rum  a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards
              subtype:  gin_rummy__ginrummy__gin__knock_rummy__knockrummy  a form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points
              subtype:  canasta__basket_rummy__meld  a form of rummy using two decks and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to meld groups of seven of the same rank
                 subtype:  bolivia  a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
                 subtype:  samba  a form of canasta using three decks and six jokers
           subtype:  patience__solitaire  a card game played by one person
              subtype:  canfield  a form of solitaire that involves gambling
              subtype:  Russian_bank__crapette  solitaire with two players using separate packs
           subtype:  short_whist__whist__longwhist  a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
              subtype:  dummy_whist  a form of whist with three players; four hands are dealt with the hand opposite the dealer being face up
              subtype:  hearts__Black_Maria  a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts of the queen of spades
        subtype:  table_game__tablegame  a game that is played on a table
           subtype:  table_tennis__Ping-Pong  a game (trade name Ping-Pong) resembling tennis but played on a table with paddles and a light hollow ball
           subtype:  dominoes__dominos__domino  any of several games played with small rectangular blocks
           subtype:  nim  game in which matchsticks are arranged in rows and players alternately remove one or more of them; in some versions the object is to take the last remaining matchstick on the table and in other versions the object is to avoid taking the last remaining matchstick on the table
           subtype:  billiards__billiard  any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
           subtype:  pocket_billiards__pool  any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets
              subtype:  snooker  a form of pool played with 15 red balls and six balls of other colors and a cue ball
           subtype:  bar_billiards__barbilliard__bagatelle  (British) a table game in which short cues are used to knock balls into holes that are guarded by wooden pegs; penalties are incurred if the pegs are knocked over
        subtype:  parlor_game__parlour_game__parlourgame  a game suitable for playing in a parlor
           subtype:  word_game  any game involving the formation or alteration or discovery of words
              subtype:  anagrams  a game whose object is to form words from a group of randomly chosen letters
              subtype:  Scrabble  (trademark) a game in which words are formed from letters in patterns similar to a crossword puzzle
           subtype:  board_game__boardgame  a game played on a specially designed board
              subtype:  backgammon  a board game for two players; pieces move according to throws of the dice
              subtype:  checkers__draughts  a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
              subtype:  chess_game__chessgame__chess__ches  a game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king
                 subtype:  shogi  (Japanese) a form of chess played on a board of 81 squares; each player has 20 pieces
              subtype:  Chinese_checkers__Chinese_chequers  a board game in which each player tries to move a set of marbles through a set of holes from one point of a six-pointed star to the opposite point
              subtype:  darts__dart  a game in which darts are thrown at a dartboard
              subtype:  go_game__go  (Japanese) a board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters
              subtype:  halma  a board game in which players try to move their pieces into their opponent's bases
              subtype:  lotto__bingo__beano__keno  a game in which numbered balls are drawn and random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
              subtype:  ludo  (British) a simple board game in which players move counters according to the throw of dice
              subtype:  Mah-Jongg__mahjong  Chinese game played by 4 people with 144 tiles
              subtype:  Monopoly  (trademark) a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die
              subtype:  pachisi  an ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board
                 subtype:  Parcheesi  (trademark) a modern board game based on pachisi
              subtype:  shovel_board__shove-halfpenny__shovehalfpenny__shove-ha'penny__shoveha'penny  (British) a game in which coins or discs are slid by hand across a board toward a mark
              subtype:  ticktacktoe__ticktacktoo__tic-tac-toe__tictactoe__tit-tat-toe__tittattoe__noughts_and_crosses__noughtsandcrosse  a game in which two players alternately put crosses and circles in one of the compartments of a 3-by-3 board; the object is to get a row of three crosses or three circles before the opponent does
        subtype:  game_of_chance__gambling_game  a game that involves gambling
     subtype:  turn.activity__play  the activity of doing something in an agreed succession; "it is my turn"; "it is still my play"
        subtype:  move.turn  (games) a player's turn to move a piece or take some other permitted action
           subtype:  chess_move__chessmove  the act of moving a chess piece
              subtype:  castling__castle  interchanging the positions of the king and a rook
              subtype:  capture  the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
              subtype:  check  (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
                 subtype:  discovered_check  a check on the opponent's king that is delivered by moving a piece out of the line of attack by a queen or rook or bishop
              subtype:  checkmate.chess_move__mate  a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
              subtype:  gambit  a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
        subtype:  starting__start  a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning); "he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"; "his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen"
        subtype:  innings__inning  the batting turn of a cricket player or team
           subtype:  follow-on  an immediate second innings forced on a cricket team scoring a prescribed number of runs fewer than it opponents in the first innings
        subtype:  attack.turn  an offensive move in a sport or game; "they won the game with a 10-hit attack in the 9th inning"
        subtype:  down  a complete play to advance the football; "you have 4 downs to gain 10 yards"
        subtype:  at-bat__bat  a turn batting (in baseball); "he was at bat when it happened" or "he got 4 hits in 4 at-bats"
        subtype:  lead.turn  the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge; "the lead was in the dummy"
        subtype:  trumping__ruff  (cards) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit
     subtype:  acting__playing__playacting__performing  the performance of a part or role in a drama
        subtype:  portrayal__enactment  acting the part of a character on stage
           subtype:  impression.portrayal  an impressionistic portrayal of a person; "he did a funny impression of a politician"
           subtype:  theatrical_role__character__role__part__persona  an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona"
              subtype:  bit_part__bitpart__minorrole  a small role
                 subtype:  soubrette  a minor female role as a pert flirtatious lady's maid in a comedy
              subtype:  heavy  a serious (or tragic) role in a play
              subtype:  hero  the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
              subtype:  ingenue  the role of an innocent artless young woman in a play
              subtype:  title_role__titlerole__name_part  the role of the character after whom the play is named
              subtype:  heroine  the main good female character in a work of fiction
              subtype:  villain  the principle bad character in a work of fiction
        subtype:  impersonation__personation  imitating the mannerisms of another person
           subtype:  apery  the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
              subtype:  parody__mockery  humorous or satirical mimicry
        subtype:  pantomime__mime__dumb_show  a performance using gestures and body movements without words
           subtype:  panto  (British) an abbreviation of pantomime
        subtype:  stage_business__business__byplay  incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect; "his business with the cane was hilarious"
        subtype:  skit  a short theatrical episode
        subtype:  hamming__overacting  poor acting by a ham actor
        subtype:  heroics__heroic  ostentatious hammy conduct
        subtype:  roleplaying  acting a particular role (as in psychotherapy)
     subtype:  liveliness__animation  general activity and motion
     subtype:  burst__fit  a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
     subtype:  snap__cinch__picnic__duck_soup__child's_play__child'splay__pushover__walkover__piece_of_cake  any activity that is easy to do; "marketing this product will be no picnic"
     subtype:  work  activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work"
        subtype:  lavation__wash__washing  the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
           subtype:  ablution__washup__bathing  the act of washing yourself (or another person)
           subtype:  dishwashing  the act of washing dishes
           subtype:  washing-up__washingup  the washing of dishes etc after a meal
           subtype:  window-washing  the activity of washing windows
           subtype:  rinse  washing lightly without soap
           subtype:  soak__soaking  washing something by allowing it to soak
           subtype:  laundering  washing clothes and bed linens
        subtype:  job.work  a damaging piece of work: "dry rot did the job of destroying the barn"; "the barber did a real job on my hair"
        subtype:  job  the performance of a piece of work; "she did an outstanding job as Ophelia"; "he gave it up as a bad job"
        subtype:  operation.work__procedure  a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work: "the operations in building a house"; "certain machine tool operations"
        subtype:  service  work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services"
           subtype:  facility.service  a service that an organization or a piece of equipment offers you; "a cell phone with internet facility"
           subtype:  utility  the service provided by a utility company; "the cost of utilities never decreases"
        subtype:  shining__polishing  the work of making something shine by polishing it; "the shining of shoes provided a meager living"
           subtype:  shoeshine  the act of shining shoes; "he charged a dollar for a shoeshine"
        subtype:  heavy_lifting__heavylifting  (informal) difficult work; "the boss hoped the plan would succeed but he wasn't willing to do the heavy lifting"
        subtype:  housewifery  the work of a housewife
        subtype:  housework__housekeeping  the work of cleaning and running a house
        subtype:  ironing  the work of ironing washed clothes
        subtype:  busywork__make-work  active work of little value; "while he was waiting he filled the days with busywork"
        subtype:  logging  the work of cutting down trees for timber
        subtype:  loose_end__looseend__unfinished_business  work that is left incomplete
        subtype:  nightwork  work to be done at night
        subtype:  paperwork  work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc.
        subtype:  welfare_work__welfarework__social_service  an organized activity to improve the condition of disadvantaged people in society
           subtype:  social_work  any of various services designed to aid the poor and aged and to increase the welfare of children
           subtype:  casework  close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment
        subtype:  toil__labor__labour  productive work (especially physical work done for wages); "his labor did not require a great deal of skill"
           subtype:  roping  capturing cattle or horses with a lasso
              subtype:  calf_roping  capturing a calf with a lasso and binding its feet
              subtype:  steer_roping__steerroping  capturing a steer with a lasso
           subtype:  corvee  unpaid labor (as for the maintenance of roads) required by a lord of his vassals in lieu of taxes
           subtype:  drudgery__plodding__grind__donkeywork  hard monotonous routine work
           subtype:  elbow_grease__elbowgrease__effort__exertion__travail__sweat  use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"
              subtype:  struggle  strenuous effort; "the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her"
                 subtype:  wrestle__wrestling__grapple__grappling__hand-to-hand_struggle  the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"
              subtype:  trouble.elbow_grease  an effort that is inconvenient; "I went to a lot of trouble"; "he won without any trouble"; "had difficulty walking"; "finished the test only with great difficulty"
              subtype:  least_effort__leasteffort__leastresistance  the least effortful way to do something
              subtype:  straining__strain  an intense or violent exertion
              subtype:  physical_exercise__exercise__exercising__physical_exertion__workout  the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"
                 subtype:  kick_up  raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground; a first movement in doing a handstand
                 subtype:  conditioner  exercise that conditions the body; "farmwork can be a good conditioner"
                 subtype:  exercise_set__set  several exercises intended to be done in series; "he did four sets of the incline bench press"
                 subtype:  aerobics__aerobic_exercise__aerobicexercise  exercise that increases the need for oxygen
                 subtype:  bodybuilding__anaerobic_exercise__anaerobicexercise__musclebuilding  exercise that builds muscles through tension
                    subtype:  weightlifting  exercise by lifting weights
                       subtype:  bench_press__benchpres  a weightlifting exercise in which you lie on your back on a bench and press weights upward
                          subtype:  incline_bench_press__inclinebenchpres  a bench press performed on an inclined bench
                       subtype:  clean_and_jerk__cleanandjerk__clean  a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
                       subtype:  military_press__press__pres  a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
                       subtype:  snatch  a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
                    subtype:  weight_gaining  bodybuilding that increases muscle mass and body weight
                 subtype:  calisthenics__callisthenics__callisthenic__calisthenic_exercise__calisthenicexercise__callisthenic_exercise  light exercise designed to promote general fitness
                 subtype:  isometrics__isometric_exercise__isometricexercise  muscle-building exercises involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the length of the muscle does not change)
                 subtype:  isotonic_exercise  exercise in which opposing muscles contract and there is controlled movement (the length of the muscles changes)
                 subtype:  jogging  running at a jog trot as a form of exercise
                 subtype:  Kegel_exercises__pubococcygeus_exercises__pubococcygeusexercise  exercises for women designed to improve the ability to hold urine
                 subtype:  stretch.physical_exercise__stretching  exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
                    subtype:  pandiculation  yawning and stretching (as when first waking up)
                 subtype:  arm_exercise__armexercise  exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles
                    subtype:  pushup__press-up__pressup  an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms
                       subtype:  widegrip_pushup  a pushup with the arms widely separated
                    subtype:  chin-up  an arm exercise performed by pulling yourself up on a horizontal bar until your chin is level with the bar
                 subtype:  back_exercise  exercise designed to strengthen the back muscles
                 subtype:  leg_exercise__legexercise  exercise designed to strengthen the leg muscles
                    subtype:  squat__squatting  exercising by repeatedly assuming a squatting position; strengthens the leg muscles
                    subtype:  leg_curl__legcurl__leg_curling__legcurling  an exercise designed to strength the flexor muscles of the leg
                    subtype:  leg_extensor__legextensor  an exercise designed to strengthen the extensor muscles of the leg
                 subtype:  neck_exercise  exercise designed to strengthen the neck muscles
                 subtype:  stomach_exercise__stomachexercise  exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles
                 subtype:  yoga  a course of related exercises and postures intended to promote control of the body and mind and to attain physical and spiritual wellbeing
              subtype:  pull  a sustained effort; "it was a long pull but we made it"
              subtype:  application.elbow_grease__diligence  a diligent effort; "it is a job requiring serious application"
              subtype:  overkill  any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal
              subtype:  supererogation  an effort above and beyond the call of duty
              subtype:  overexertion  the exertion of so much effort that discomfort or injury results
              subtype:  detrition__friction__rubbing  effort expended in rubbing one object against another
                 subtype:  attrition  the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
           subtype:  hunting__hunt  the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts
              subtype:  still_hunt__stillhunt__stalk__stalking  a hunt for game carried on by stalking or waiting in ambush
                 subtype:  deerstalking  stalking deer
              subtype:  birdnesting  hunting for birds' nests to get the eggs
              subtype:  predation  the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey
           subtype:  hackwork  professional work done according to formula
           subtype:  haymaking  cutting grass and curing it to make hay
           subtype:  manual_labor__manual_labour  labor done with the hands
              subtype:  application__coating__covering  the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";
                 subtype:  anointing__anointment  the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
                    subtype:  inunction__unction  anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
                 subtype:  fumigation  the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it
                 subtype:  lubrication  an application of a lubricant to something
                 subtype:  paving__pavage  the act of applying paving materials to an area
                 subtype:  painting  the act of applying paint to a surface; "you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush"
                    subtype:  spray_painting__spraypainting  applying paint with a sprayer
                    subtype:  spatter__spattering__splash__splashing__splattering  the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
                    subtype:  finger_painting  painting by using the fingers to spread the paint
                 subtype:  spraying  the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer
                    subtype:  spray_painting__spraypainting  applying paint with a sprayer
                 subtype:  tin-plating__tinplating__tinning  the application of a protective layer of tin
                 subtype:  tinning  the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them; "careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them"
                 subtype:  papering__paperhanging  the application of wallpaper
                 subtype:  plastering__daubing  the application of plaster
                    subtype:  pargeting__pargetting  ornamental plastering
                 subtype:  plating  the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)
                 subtype:  scumble  the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture
                 subtype:  tiling  the application of tiles to cover a surface
                 subtype:  waxing  the application of wax to a surface
                 subtype:  lining.application__facing  providing something with a surface of a different material
                    subtype:  babbitting  lining a surface or bearing with babbitt metal
              subtype:  bodywork  the work of making or repairing vehicle bodies
              subtype:  handling  manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
                 subtype:  materials_handling__materialshandling  act of loading and unloading and moving goods within e.g. a factory especially using mechanical devices
                 subtype:  loading  the labor of loading something; "the loading took 2 hours"
                 subtype:  unloading  the labor of unloading something
              subtype:  picking  the act of picking (crops or fruit or hops etc.)
              subtype:  planking  the work of covering an area with planks
              subtype:  wiring  the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device
           subtype:  overwork__overworking  the act working too much or too long; "he became ill from overwork"
           subtype:  slavery.toil  work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay
        subtype:  subbing  working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
        subtype:  investigating__investigation  the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
           subtype:  research  systematic investigation to establish facts
              subtype:  operations_research  research designed to determine most efficient way to do something
              subtype:  field_work__fieldwork  an investigation carried out in the field rather than in a laboratory or headquarters
              subtype:  marketing_research__marketingresearch__market_research  research that gathers and analyzes information about the moving of good or services from producer to consumer
                 subtype:  market_analysis  marketing research that yields information about the marketplace
                 subtype:  product_research__productresearch  marketing research that yields information about desired characteristics of the product or service
                 subtype:  consumer_research  marketing research that yields information about the motives and needs of different classes of consumers
              subtype:  microscopy  research with the use of microscopes
                 subtype:  electron_microscopy  microscopy with the use of electron microscopes
                 subtype:  dark_ground_illumination__dark_field_illumination  a form of microscopic examination of living material by scattered light; specimens appear luminous against a dark background
                 subtype:  fluorescence_microscopy  light microscopy in which the specimen is irradiated at wavelengths that excite fluorochromes
                    subtype:  indirect_immunofluorescence  a method of using fluorescence microscopy to detect the presence of an antigen indirectly
              subtype:  probe  an investigation conducted using a probe instrument
              subtype:  scientific_research__research_project  research into questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses
                 subtype:  big_science__bigscience  scientific research that requires massive capital investment but is expected to yield very significant results
                 subtype:  experiment.scientific_research__experimentation  the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
                    subtype:  testing  the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works; "they agreed to end the testing of atomic weapons"
                    subtype:  trial_and_error__trialanderror  experimenting until a solution is found
                    subtype:  Michelson-Morey_experiment  a celebrated experiment conducted by Albert Michelson and Edward Morley; their failure to detect any influence of the earth's motion on the velocity of light was the starting point for Einstein's theory of relativity
                    subtype:  control_experiment__controlexperiment  an experiment designed to control for variables affecting the results of another experiment
                 subtype:  Human_Genome_Project  an international study of the entire human genetic material
           subtype:  examination__testing  the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
              subtype:  eleven-plus__11-plus  (formerly in England) an examination taken by 11 and 12 year old students to select suitable candidates for grammar school
           subtype:  search.investigating  an investigation seeking answers; "a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing" or "the outcome justified the search"
           subtype:  inquiry__enquiry  a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
              subtype:  means_test__meanstest  an inquiry into the financial position of someone applying for financial aid
              subtype:  inquest  an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
           subtype:  examination.investigating__inspection__scrutiny  the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
              subtype:  autopsy__necropsy__postmortem__PM__postmortem_examination  an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
              subtype:  check-out_procedure__checkoutprocedure__check__checkout  the act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
              subtype:  medical_checkup__medicalcheckup__checkup__medical_examination__medicalexamination__medical_exam__medicalexam__medical__health_check  a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
              subtype:  comparing__comparison  examining resemblances or differences
                 subtype:  likening  the act of comparing similarities
                 subtype:  analogy  drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect; "the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brain"; "the models show by analogy how matter is built up"
                 subtype:  collation  careful examination and comparison to note points of disagreement
                 subtype:  contrast  the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
              subtype:  fine-toothed_comb  a method of examining in minute detail; "he went over the contract with a fine-toothed comb looking for loopholes"
              subtype:  follow-up__reexamination__review  a second (or subsequent) examination
              subtype:  going-over__goingover  a careful and thorough inspection
              subtype:  once-over__look-over  a swift cursory examination or inspection; "I gave him the once-over"
              subtype:  palpation__tactual_exploration__tactualexploration  a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)
              subtype:  endoscopy  visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope
                 subtype:  celioscopy  endoscopic examination of the abdomen through the abdominal wall
                 subtype:  colonoscopy  visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation
                 subtype:  culdoscopy  endoscopic examination of a woman's pelvic organs by the insertion of a culdoscope through the vagina
                 subtype:  gastroscopy  visual examination of the stomach by means of a gastroscope inserted through the esophagus
                 subtype:  hysteroscopy  visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina
                 subtype:  proctoscopy  visual examination of the rectum and the end of the colon by means of a proctoscope
                 subtype:  flexible_sigmoidoscopy__sigmoidoscopy  visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps
              subtype:  keratoscopy  examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface
              subtype:  rhinoscopy  examination of the nasal passages (either through the anterior nares or with a rhinoscope through the nasopharynx)
              subtype:  scan  the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region; "he made a thorough scan of the beach with his binoculars"
              subtype:  search.examination  boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas; "right of search"
              subtype:  survey__study  a detailed critical inspection
                 subtype:  resurvey  a new survey or study
              subtype:  testing.examination  an examination of the characteristics of something; "there are laboratories for commercial testing"; "it involved testing thousands of children for smallpox"
                 subtype:  screening  testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
                    subtype:  genetic_screening__geneticscreening  analyzing a group of people to determine genetic susceptibility to a particular disease; "genetic screening of infants for phenylketonuria"
              subtype:  time-and-motion_study__time-motion_study__motion_study__time_study__work_study  an analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort
              subtype:  inspection__review  a formal or official examination; "the platoon stood ready for inspection"
              subtype:  bank_examination  an examination of the affairs and records of a bank by a state or federal bank examiner
           subtype:  analysis  an investigation of the component parts of a whole
              subtype:  anatomy  a detailed analysis; "he studied the anatomy of crimes"
              subtype:  case_study  a detailed analysis of a person or group from a social or psychological or medical point of view
              subtype:  chemical_analysis__qualitative_analysis  the act of decomposing a substance into its constituent elements
                 subtype:  urinalysis__uranalysis  the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
                 subtype:  scatology  the chemical analysis of excrement (for medical diagnosis or for paleontological purposes)
                 subtype:  polarography  an electrochemical method of chemical analysis
                 subtype:  quantitative_analysis__quantitative_chemical_analysis  chemical analysis to determine the amounts of each element in the substance
                    subtype:  colorimetry__colorimetric_analysis  quantitative chemical analysis by color using a colorimeter
                    subtype:  volumetric_analysis  quantitative analysis by the use of definite volumes of standard solutions or reagents
                       subtype:  acidimetry  volumetric analysis using standard solutions of acids to measure the amount of a base present
                       subtype:  alkalimetry  volumetric analysis using standard solutions of alkali to measure the amount of acid present
                       subtype:  titration  a measured amount of a solution of unknown concentration is added to a known volume of a second solution until the reaction between them is just complete; the concentration of the unknown solution (the titer) can them be calculated
                    subtype:  volumetric_analysis.quantitative_analysis__volumetricanalysi  determination of the volume of gases (or changes in their volume) during combination
                    subtype:  gravimetric_analysis  quantitative analysis by weight
                 subtype:  spectroscopy__spectrometry__spectroscopic_analysis__spectrum_analysis__spectrographic_analysis  the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
                    subtype:  mass_spectroscopy  the use of spectroscopy to determine the masses of small electrically charged particles
                    subtype:  microwave_spectroscopy__microwavespectroscopy  the use of spectroscopy to study atomic or molecular resonances in the microwave spectrum
                       subtype:  electron_spin_resonance__ESR__electron_paramagnetic_resonance  microwave spectroscopy in which there is resonant absorption of radiation by a paramagnet
                 subtype:  dialysis  separation of substances in solution my means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
                    subtype:  apheresis__apheresi__pheresis  a procedure in which blood is drawn and separated into its components by dialysis; some are retained and the rest are returned to the donor by transfusion
                       subtype:  plasmapheresis  plasma is separated from whole blood and the rest is returned to the donor
                       subtype:  plateletpheresis  platelets are separated from whole blood and the rest is returned to the donor
                    subtype:  hemodialysis__haemodialysis__haemodialysi  dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure
                 subtype:  dating  use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens
                    subtype:  radiocarbon_dating__radiocarbondating__carbon_dating__carbon-14_dating  a chemical analysis used to determine the age of organic materials based on their content of the radioisotope carbon-14; believed to be reliable up to 40,000 years
                    subtype:  rubidium-strontium_dating  a method of dating based on the decay of rubidium-87 into the stable isotope strontium-87; rubidium-87 has a half-life of 47,000,000,000 years
              subtype:  cost_analysis  breaking down the costs of some operation and reporting on each factor separately
              subtype:  dissection.analysis  detailed part-by-part critical analysis or examination as of a literary work
           subtype:  counting__count__numeration__enumeration__reckoning__tally  the act of counting; "the counting continued for several hours"
              subtype:  blood_count__bloodcount  the act of estimating the number of red and white corpuscles in a blood sample
                 subtype:  complete_blood_count__CBC__blood_profile__bloodprofile  counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter of blood
                 subtype:  differential_blood_count  counting the number of specific types of white blood cells found in 1 cubic millimeter of blood; may be included as part of a complete blood count
              subtype:  census__nosecount  a period count of the population
              subtype:  countdown  counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
              subtype:  miscount  an inaccurate count
              subtype:  poll  the counting of votes (as in an election)
              subtype:  recount  an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election
              subtype:  sperm_count__spermcount  the act of estimating the number of spermatozoa in an ejaculate
           subtype:  tabulation  the act of putting into tabular form; "the tabulation of the results"
           subtype:  detecting__detection__detective_work__detectivework__police_investigation__sleuthing  the investigation of criminal activities to determine the perpetrator; "detection is hard on the feet"
           subtype:  wiretap  the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
           subtype:  surveillance  close observation of a person or group
              subtype:  electronic_surveillance  surveillance by electronic means (e.g. television)
              subtype:  watch__vigil  a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
                 subtype:  listening_watch__listeningwatch__continuous_receiver_watch  a watch established for the reception of traffic of interest to the unit maintaining the watch
                 subtype:  spying  keeping a secret or furtive watch
              subtype:  stakeout  surveillance of some place or some person by the police (as in anticipation of a crime)
           subtype:  calibration__standardization__standardisation  the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument; "the thermometer needed calibration"
              subtype:  tuning  calibrating something (a musical instrument or electronic circuit) to a standard frequency
              subtype:  registration__adjustment__readjustment  the act of adjusting something to match a standard
                 subtype:  voicing  the act of adjusting an organ pipe (or wind instrument) so that it conforms to the standards of tone and pitch and color
                 subtype:  collimation  the accurate adjustment of the line of sight of a telescope
                 subtype:  tune-up  adjustments made to an engine to improve its performance
                 subtype:  synchronising__synchronization__synchronisation__synchronizing  an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison
                 subtype:  alignment  the act of adjusting or aligning the parts of a device in relation to each other
                    subtype:  camber  the alignment of the wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the bottom than at the top
                    subtype:  toe-in__toein  the alignment of the front wheels of a motor vehicle closer together at the front than at the back
        subtype:  tending__attention__aid  the work of caring for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needed constant attention"
           subtype:  hair_care__hairdressing  care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
              subtype:  brush__brushing  the act of brushing your hair; "he gave his hair a quick brush"
              subtype:  combing  the act of drawing a comb through hair; "his hair needed a comb"
                 subtype:  comb-out.combing__combout__teasing  the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb
              subtype:  shampoo  the act of washing your hair with shampoo
           subtype:  babysitting  the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home
           subtype:  dental_care  care for the teeth
              subtype:  brushing__brush  the act of brushing your teeth; "the dentist recommended two brushes a day"
           subtype:  first_aid__firstaid  emergency care given before regular medical aid can be obtained
           subtype:  treatment  care by procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury
              subtype:  medical_care__medicalcare__medical_aid__medicalaid  professional treatment for illness or injury
                 subtype:  aftercare  care and treatment of a convalescent patient
                 subtype:  hospitalization__hospitalisation__hospital_care  medical care in a hospital
                 subtype:  therapy  (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief"
                    subtype:  chemotherapy  the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness)
                       subtype:  chrysotherapy  the use of chemicals containing gold for treating diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
                    subtype:  correction  treatment of a specific defect; "the correction of his vision with eye glasses"
                       subtype:  spinal_fusion__fusion  correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization
                    subtype:  electric_healing__galvanism__electricalhealing  the therapeutic application of electricity to the body
                    subtype:  heliotherapy__insolation  therapeutic exposure to sunlight
                    subtype:  hormone_replacement_therapy__hormonereplacementtherapy__hormone-replacement_therapy__hormonereplacementtherapy__HRT  hormones (estrogen and progestin) are given to postmenopausal women; believed to protect them from heart disease and osteoporosis
                    subtype:  infrared_therapy  the use of infrared radiation (as by infrared lamps or heating pads or hot water bottles) to relieve pain and increase circulation to a particular area of the body
                    subtype:  inflation_therapy__inflationtherapy  therapy in which water or oxygen or a drug is introduced into the respiratory tract with inhaled air
                    subtype:  medication  the act of treating with medicines or remedies
                       subtype:  giving_medication__administration  the act of administering medication
                          subtype:  drip_feed  the administration of a solution (blood or saline or plasma etc.) one drop at a time
                          subtype:  drugging__sedation  the administration of a sedative agent or drug
                       subtype:  irrigation  (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution
                          subtype:  douche  irrigation with a jet of water or medicated solution into or around a body part (especially the vagina) to treat infections or cleanse from odorous contents
                          subtype:  enema__clyster  injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
                             subtype:  barium_enema  contrast medium is injected into the rectum and x-rays are taken to search for lesions
                          subtype:  lavage  washing out a hollow organ (especially the stomach) by flushing with water
                             subtype:  gastric_lavage__gastriclavage  washing out the stomach with sterile water or a salt-water solution; removes blood or poisons; "when the doctor ordered a gastric lavage the hospital pumped out my stomach"
                    subtype:  megavitamin_therapy__megavitamintherapy  therapy based on a theory that taking very large doses of vitamins will prevent or cure physical or psychological disorders
                    subtype:  surgical_operation__operation__surgery__surgical_procedure__surgical_process  a therapeutic procedure with instruments to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; "they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available"; "he died while undergoing surgery"
                       subtype:  cutting_out__cuttingout__ablation__extirpation__excision  surgical removal of a body part or tissue
                          subtype:  adenoidectomy  surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy
                          subtype:  adrenalectomy__suprarenalectomy  surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands
                          subtype:  appendectomy__appendicectomy  surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
                          subtype:  cholecystectomy  surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
                             subtype:  laparoscopic_cholecystectomy__lap_choly__lapcholy  removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments
                          subtype:  embolectomy  surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery)
                          subtype:  ennervation  surgical removal of a nerve
                          subtype:  hypophysectomy  surgical removal of the pituitary gland
                          subtype:  hysterectomy  surgical removal of the uterus
                             subtype:  radical_hysterectomy__radicalhysterectomy__panhysterectomy  surgical removal of the uterus and the ovaries and oviducts and cervix and related lymph nodes
                             subtype:  total_hysterectomy__totalhysterectomy  surgical removal of the uterus and cervix
                          subtype:  laminectomy  surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae
                          subtype:  laryngectomy  surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx)
                          subtype:  lithotomy  surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
                             subtype:  cholelithotomy  removal of gallstone through an incision in the gallbladder
                          subtype:  lobectomy  surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain)
                          subtype:  lumpectomy  surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes; performed in some cases of breast cancer
                          subtype:  mastectomy  surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
                             subtype:  modified_radical_mastectomy  removal of a breast and the pectoralis minor and some lymph nodes in the adjacent armpit
                             subtype:  radical_mastectomy__radicalmastectomy  removal of a breast and the underlying muscles (pectoralis major and pectoralis minor) and lymph nodes in the adjacent armpit
                             subtype:  simple_mastectomy  removal of a breast leaving the underlying muscles and the lymph nodes intact
                          subtype:  mastoidectomy  surgical removal of the mastoid process
                          subtype:  meniscectomy  surgical removal of the meniscus of the knee
                          subtype:  nephrectomy  surgical removal of a kidney
                          subtype:  neurectomy  surgical removal of all or part of a nerve
                          subtype:  oophorectomy__ovariectomy  surgical removal of one of both ovaries
                          subtype:  oophorosalpingectomy  surgical removal of one or both ovaries and the corresponding Fallopian tubes
                          subtype:  ophthalmectomy  surgical removal of an eye
                          subtype:  orchidectomy__orchiectomy  surgical removal of one or both testicles
                          subtype:  pancreatectomy  surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas
                          subtype:  pneumonectomy  surgical removal of a lung (usually to treat lung cancer)
                          subtype:  prostatectomy  surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
                          subtype:  salpingectomy  surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes
                          subtype:  sigmoidectomy  surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor)
                          subtype:  splenectomy  surgical removal of the spleen
                          subtype:  stapedectomy  surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear
                          subtype:  sympathectomy  surgical interruption of a nerve pathway in the sympathetic nervous system
                          subtype:  thrombectomy  surgical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from a blood vessel
                          subtype:  thyroidectomy  surgical removal of the thyroid gland
                          subtype:  tonsillectomy  surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy
                          subtype:  vasectomy  surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
                          subtype:  vulvectomy  surgical removal of part or all of the vulva
                       subtype:  amputation  a surgical removal of all or part of a limb
                       subtype:  angioplasty  an operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery
                       subtype:  arthroplasty  surgical reconstruction or replacement of a malformed or degenerated joint
                       subtype:  arthroscopy  a minimally invasive operation to repair a damaged joint; the surgeon examines the joint with an arthroscope while making repairs through a small incision
                       subtype:  autoplasty  surgical repair by using tissue from another part of the patient's own body
                       subtype:  brain_surgery__brainsurgery  any surgical procedure involving the brain
                          subtype:  psychosurgery  brain surgery on human patients intended to relieve severe and otherwise intractable mental or behavioral problems
                             subtype:  amygdalotomy  psychosurgery in which amygdaloid fibers that mediate limbic system activity are severed (in cases of extreme uncontrollable violence)
                             subtype:  callosotomy  severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy)
                             subtype:  prefrontal_lobotomy__lobotomy__leukotomy__leucotomy__prefrontalleukotomy__prefrontal_leucotomy  surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
                                subtype:  transorbital_lobotomy  a method of performing prefrontal lobotomy in which the surgical knife is inserted above the eyeball and moved to cut brain fibers
                          subtype:  split-brain_technique__splitbraintechnique  brain surgery on animals in which the corpus callosum (and sometimes the optic chiasm) is severed so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted
                       subtype:  castration  surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men); "bilateral castration results in sterilization"
                       subtype:  cauterization__cautery__cauterisation  the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing
                          subtype:  cryocautery  application of a substance that destroys tissue by freezing it
                          subtype:  thermocautery  cautery (destruction of tissue) by heat
                             subtype:  electrocautery  application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts)
                       subtype:  chemosurgery  use of chemical to destroy diseased or malignant tissue; used in treatment of skin cancer
                       subtype:  craniotomy  a surgical opening through the skull
                       subtype:  cryosurgery  the use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers)
                       subtype:  curettage__curettement  surgery to remove tissue or growths from a bodily cavity (as the uterus) by scraping with a curette
                          subtype:  suction_curettage__suctioncurettage__vacuum_aspiration  a method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix
                       subtype:  debridement  surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing
                       subtype:  decortication  surgical removal of the cortex of an organ or part
                       subtype:  dilation_and_curettage__dilatation_and_curettage__D_and_C  a surgical procedure usually performed under local anesthesia in which the cervix is dilated and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curet; performed to obtain tissue samples or to stop prolonged bleeding or to remove small tumors or to remove fragments of placenta after childbirth or as a method of abortion
                       subtype:  electrosurgery  surgery performed with electrical devices (as in electrocautery)
                       subtype:  enterostomy  surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
                       subtype:  enucleation  surgical removal of something without cutting into it; "the enucleation of the tumor"
                       subtype:  evisceration  surgical removal of an organ (or the contents of an organ) from a patient
                       subtype:  exenteration  surgical removal of the organs within a body cavity (as those of the pelvis)
                       subtype:  fenestration  surgical procedure that creates a new fenestra to the cochlea in order to restore hearing lost because of osteosclerosis
                       subtype:  gastrectomy  surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
                       subtype:  gastroenterostomy  surgical creation of an opening between the stomach wall and the small intestines; performed when the normal opening has been eliminated
                       subtype:  gastrostomy  surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage)
                       subtype:  heart_surgery__heartsurgery  any surgical procedure involving the heart
                          subtype:  closed-heart_surgery  heart surgery in which a small incision is made (the chest cavity is not opened)
                             subtype:  port-access_coronary_bypass_surgery  heart surgery in which a coronary bypass is performed by the use of small instruments and tiny cameras threaded through small incisions while the heart is stopped and blood is pumped through a heart-lung machine
                             subtype:  minimally_invasive_coronary_bypass_surgery  heart surgery in which a coronary bypass is performed on the beating heart by the use of small instruments and cameras threaded through small incisions
                          subtype:  open-heart_surgery  heart surgery in which the rib cage is spread open and surgery to fix a heart valve or repair a coronary artery is performed while the heart is stopped and blood is detoured through a heart-lung machine
                             subtype:  coronary_bypass_surgery__coronary_bypass__coronary_artery_bypass_graft__CABG  open-heart surgery in which the rib cage is opened and a section of a blood vessel is grafted from the aorta to the coronary artery to bypass the blocked section of the coronary artery and improve the blood supply to the heart
                       subtype:  hemorrhoidectomy__haemorrhoidectomy  surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them
                       subtype:  hysterotomy  surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section)
                       subtype:  iridectomy  surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye
                       subtype:  iridotomy  a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat glaucoma
                       subtype:  intestinal_bypass  surgical operation that shortens the small intestine; used in treating obesity
                       subtype:  jejunostomy  surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding
                       subtype:  major_surgery__majorsurgery  any surgical procedure that involves anesthesia or respiratory assistance
                       subtype:  microsurgery  surgery using operating microscopes and miniaturized precision instruments to perform intricate procedures on very small structures
                          subtype:  robotic_telesurgery__robotictelesurgery  microsurgery in which the surgeon performs surgery by manipulating the hands of a robot
                       subtype:  minor_surgery__minorsurgery  any surgical procedure that does not involve anesthesia or respiratory assistance
                       subtype:  myotomy  surgical incision or division of a muscle
                       subtype:  myringectomy  surgical removal of the eardrum
                       subtype:  myringoplasty  surgical repair of a perforated eardrum with a tissue graft
                       subtype:  myringotomy  surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear)
                       subtype:  neurosurgery  any surgery that involves the nervous system (brain or spinal cord or peripheral nerves)
                       subtype:  nose_job__rhinoplasty  cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose
                       subtype:  orchiopexy  operation to bring an undescended testicle into the scrotum
                       subtype:  osteotomy  surgical sectioning of bone
                       subtype:  ostomy  surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes
                          subtype:  colostomy  a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
                          subtype:  ileostomy  surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis
                       subtype:  phalloplasty  reconstructive surgery on the penis to repair congenital abnormality or injury
                       subtype:  phlebectomy  surgical removal or all or part of a vein; sometimes done in cases of severe varicose veins
                       subtype:  photocoagulation  surgical procedure that uses an intense laser beam to destroy diseased retinal tissue or to make a scar that will hold the retina in cases of detached retina
                       subtype:  plastic_surgery__plasticsurgery__cosmetic_surgery__anaplasty  surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue
                          subtype:  rhytidectomy__face_lift__face_lifting__rhytidoplasty  plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
                          subtype:  keratoplasty__corneal_gaft__cornealgaft  a surgical procedure in which part or all of the cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor
                             subtype:  epikeratophakia  using a piece of donated corneal tissue to repair the eye of someone who has had a cataract removed; "epikeratophakia gave her a living contact lens"
                       subtype:  polypectomy  surgical removal of a polyp
                       subtype:  resection  surgical removal of part of a structure or organ
                          subtype:  transurethral_resection_of_the_prostate__TURP  removal of significant amounts of prostate tissue (as in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia)
                       subtype:  rhinotomy  surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the nose to drain accumulated pus
                       subtype:  rhizotomy  surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms
                       subtype:  Shirodkar's_operation__purse-string_operation  a surgical procedure in which a suture is used to close the cervix in a pregnant woman; is performed when the cervix has failed to retain previous pregnancies
                       subtype:  sterilisation__sterilization  the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)
                          subtype:  neutering__fixing__altering  the sterilization of an animal; "they took him to the vet for neutering"
                             subtype:  castration.neutering__emasculation  neutering a male animal by removing the testicles
                             subtype:  spaying  neutering a female by removing the ovaries
                          subtype:  surgical_contraception  contraception by surgical sterilization
                             subtype:  tubal_ligation__tuballigation  a sterilization procedure with women; both Fallopian tubes are tied in two places and the tubes removed in between the ligations
                             subtype:  vasectomy  surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
                       subtype:  strabotomy  the surgical operation of cutting a muscle or tendon of the eye in order to correct strabismus
                       subtype:  taxis__taxi  the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part
                       subtype:  tracheostomy__tracheotomy  a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
                       subtype:  organ_transplant__organtransplant__transplant__transplantation  an operation moving an organ from one person (the donor) to another (the recipient)
                          subtype:  corneal_transplant__cornealtransplant__corneal_graft__cornealgraft  the act of replacing a damaged or diseased cornea with another cornea taken from a donor (usually a donor who has recently died)
                       subtype:  trephination  a operation that removes a circular section of bone from the skull
                       subtype:  tympanoplasty  surgical correction or repair of defects or injuries in the eardrum or the bones of the middle ear
                       subtype:  uranoplasty  surgical correction of a defect of the palate
                       subtype:  vasovasostomy  a surgical procedure that attempts to restore the function of the vas deferens after a vasectomy
                       subtype:  vivisection  the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research)
                    subtype:  physical_therapy__physiotherapy__physiatrics__physiatric  therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
                       subtype:  occupational_therapy  physical therapy involving the therapeutic use of crafts and hobbies for the rehabilitation of handicapped or convalescing patients (especially for emotionally disturbed patients)
                    subtype:  phytotherapy__herbal_therapy__botanical_medicine__botanicalmedicine  the use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes (especially plants that are not part of the normal diet)
                    subtype:  psychotherapy  the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
                       subtype:  behavior_therapy__behavior_modification  psychotherapy that seeks to extinguish or inhibit abnormal or maladaptive behavior by reinforcing desired behavior and extinguishing undesired behavior
                          subtype:  assertiveness_training__assertivenesstraining  a method of psychotherapy that reinforces you for stating negative and positive feelings directly
                          subtype:  aversion_therapy  any technique of behavior modification that uses unpleasant stimuli in a controlled fashion to alter behavior in a therapeutic way; primarily used for alcoholism or drug abuse (but with little success)
                          subtype:  desensitization_technique__desensitizationtechnique__desensitization_procedure__desensitizationprocedure__systematic_desinsitization  a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished
                          subtype:  implosion_therapy__implosiontherapy__flooding  a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
                          subtype:  reciprocal_inhibition__reciprocal-inhibition_therapy  a method of behavior therapy based on the inhibition of one response by the occurrence of another response that is mutually incompatible with it; a relaxation response might be conditioned to a stimulus that previously evoked anxiety
                          subtype:  token_economy__tokeneconomy  a form of behavior therapy that has been used in some mental institutions; patients are rewarded with tokens for appropriate behavior and the tokens may be cashed in for valued rewards
                       subtype:  client-centered_therapy  a method of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers in which the client determines the focus and pace of each session
                       subtype:  crisis_intervention  psychotherapy that focuses on acute critical situations (depressive episodes or attempted suicides or drug overdoses) with the aim of restoring the person to the level of functioning before the crisis
                       subtype:  group_therapy__grouptherapy  psychotherapy in which a small group of individuals meet with a therapist; interactions among the members are considered to be therapeutic
                          subtype:  family_therapy  any of several therapeutic approaches in which a family is treated as a whole
                       subtype:  hypnotherapy  the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy
                       subtype:  play_therapy  form of psychotherapy for children that uses play situations for diagnosis or treatment
                       subtype:  psychoanalysis__analysis__depth_psychology__depthpsychology  a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis"
                          subtype:  hypnoanalysis__hypnoanalysi  the use of hypnosis in conjunction with psychoanalysis
                       subtype:  self-analysis  the application of psychotherapeutic principles to the analysis of your own personality
                    subtype:  radiotherapy__radiation_therapy__radiationtherapy__actinotherapy__irradiation  the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to radiation from a radioactive substance
                       subtype:  phototherapy  the use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn
                       subtype:  radium_therapy__Curietherapy  the use of radium in radiation therapy
                       subtype:  X-ray_therapy  the therapeutic use of X rays
                    subtype:  shock_therapy__shocktherapy__shock_treatment__shocktreatment  treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions
                       subtype:  electroconvulsive_therapy__electroconvulsivetherapy__electroshock__electroshock_therapy__ECT  the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
                       subtype:  insulin_shock_treatment__insulinshocktreatment__insulin_shock__insulinshock__insulin_shock_therapy__insulinshocktherapy  the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
                       subtype:  metrazol_shock_treatment__metrazol_shock__metrazol_shock_therapy  the administration of sufficient Metrazol to induce convulsions and coma
                    subtype:  speech_therapy  any therapy intended to correct a disorder of speech
                    subtype:  thermotherapy  the use of heat to treat a disease or disorder; heating pads or hot compresses or hot-water bottles are used to promote circulation in peripheral vascular disease or to relax tense muscles
                    subtype:  thrombolytic_therapy  therapy consisting of the administration of a pharmacological agent to cause thrombolysis of an abnormal blood clot
                 subtype:  nursing_care__nursingcare  care by a skilled nurse
                 subtype:  bandaging__dressing__binding  the act of applying a bandage
                 subtype:  holistic_medicine  medical care of the whole person considered as subject to personal and social as well as organic factors
                 subtype:  hospice  a program of medical and emotional care for the terminally ill
                 subtype:  injection.medical_care__shot  the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; "the nurse gave him a flu shot"
                    subtype:  intradermal_injection__intradermalinjection  an injection into the skin
                    subtype:  intramuscular_injection__intramuscularinjection  an injection into a muscle
                    subtype:  intravenous_injection__intravenousinjection  an injection into a vein
                       subtype:  fix.intravenous_injection  (informal) an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
                    subtype:  subcutaneous_injection  an injection under the skin
                 subtype:  bloodletting  formerly used as a treatment to reduce excess blood (one of the four humors of medieval medicine)
                    subtype:  venesection__phlebotomy  surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
                    subtype:  cupping  a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface
                 subtype:  defibrillation  treatment by stopping fibrillation of heart muscles (usually by electric shock delivered by a defibrillator)
                 subtype:  detoxification  treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver)
                 subtype:  disinfection  treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms
                    subtype:  chlorination  disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound
                 subtype:  digitalization__digitalisation  the administration of digitalis for the treatment of certain heart disorders
                 subtype:  anticoagulation  the administration of an anticoagulant drug to retard coagulation of the blood
                 subtype:  allopathy  the usual method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects differing from those produced by the disease itself
                 subtype:  homeopathy__homoeopathy  a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
                 subtype:  intensive_care__intensivecare  close monitoring and constant medical care of patients with life-threatening conditions
              subtype:  modality  a method of therapy that involves physical treatment
                 subtype:  massage  kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
                    subtype:  cardiac_massage__cardiacmassage__heart_massage__heartmassage  an emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or (during surgery) directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest
                    subtype:  effleurage  a rhythmic stroking; "effleurage of the abdomen is used in the Lamaze method of childbirth"
                    subtype:  petrissage  massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezed
                    subtype:  Swedish_massage  massage combined with a system of active and passive exercises for the muscles and joints
                    subtype:  tapotement  massage in which the body is tapped rhythmically with the fingers or with short rapid movements of the sides of the hand; used to loosen mucus on the chest walls of patients with bronchitis
                 subtype:  diathermy  a method of physical therapy that involves generating local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents
              subtype:  detoxification.treatment  a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances
              subtype:  chiropractic  a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure
              subtype:  fomentation  application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
              subtype:  naturopathy  a method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process
              subtype:  naprapathy  a drugless method of treatment based on the belief that disease symptoms arise from problems with ligaments and connective tissues
              subtype:  orthodontic_treatment__orthodontictreatment  dental treatment that corrects irregularities of the teeth or of the relation of the teeth to surrounding anatomy; treatment is usually by braces or mechanical aids; "orthodontic treatment of facial abnormalities"
              subtype:  orthoptics  treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)
              subtype:  osteopathy  therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles
              subtype:  osteoclasis__osteoclasi  treatment of a skeletal deformity by intentionally fracturing a bone
              subtype:  acupuncture__stylostixi  (Chinese) treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin
              subtype:  acupressure__G-Jo__shiatsu  (Chinese and Japanese) treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body
              subtype:  autogenic_therapy__autogenictherapy__autogenic_training__autogenictraining__autogenics  training patients in self-induced relaxation
              subtype:  hydropathy__hydrotherapy  the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease
              subtype:  rest-cure  rest as a medical treatment for stress or anxiety etc.
           subtype:  incubation  maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
           subtype:  livery  the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay
           subtype:  manicure  professional care for the hands and fingernails
           subtype:  pedicure  professional care for the feet and toenails
           subtype:  nourishment  the act of nourishing; "her nourishment of the orphans saved many lives"
           subtype:  nursing  the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
           subtype:  tender_loving_care__TLC  considerate and solicitous care; "young children need lots of TLC"
           subtype:  nurturance  physical and emotional care and nourishment
           subtype:  personal_care  care for someone who is disabled or is otherwise unable to care for themselves; can including bathing and cooking and managing bodily functions
           subtype:  skin_care  care for the skin
              subtype:  facial  care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams
           subtype:  faith_healing__faithhealing__faith_cure__faithcure  care provided through prayer and faith in God
              subtype:  laying_on_of_hands.faith_healing__layingonofhand  the application of a faith healer's hands to the patient's body
           subtype:  tree_surgery  treatment of damaged or decaying trees
        subtype:  duty  work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons: "the duties of the job"
           subtype:  chore__job__task  a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee: "estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars"; "the job of repairing the engine took several hours"; "the endless task of classifying the samples"; "the farmer's morning chores"
              subtype:  stint  an individuals prescribed share of work: "her stint as a lifeguard exhausted her"
              subtype:  disagreeable_task__disagreeable_chore  a chore that causes discomfort
                 subtype:  scut_work__shitwork  trivial unrewarding tedious dirty and disagreeable chores; "the hospital hired him to do scut work"
           subtype:  function__office__part__role  the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group: "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
              subtype:  capacity.function  a specified function; "he was employed in the capacity of director"; "he should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salary"
              subtype:  hat  an informal term for a person's role; "he took off his politician's hat and talked frankly"
              subtype:  portfolio  the role of the head of a government department; "he holds the portfolio for foreign affairs"
              subtype:  stead__position__place__lieu  the function or position properly or customarily occupied or served by another: "can you go in my stead?"; "took his place"; "in lieu of"
                 subtype:  behalf  as the agent of or on someone's part; usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of": "the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child"; "this letter is written on behalf of my client"
              subtype:  second_fiddle  a secondary role or function; "he hated to play second fiddle to anyone"
           subtype:  duty_assignment__assignment  as duty that you are assigned to perform especially in the armed forces: "hazardous duty"
              subtype:  guard_duty__guardduty__guard__sentry_duty__sentry_go  the duty of serving as a sentry; "he was on guard that night"
              subtype:  fatigue_duty__fatigueduty__fatigue  labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on); "the soldiers were put on fatigue to teach them a lesson"; "they were assigned to kitchen fatigues"
              subtype:  mission__charge__commission  a task that has been assigned to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message"
                 subtype:  fool's_errand  a fruitless mission
                 subtype:  mission_impossible__missionimpossible  an extremely dangerous or difficult mission
              subtype:  reassignment  assignment to a different duty
                 subtype:  secondment  the detachment of a person from their regular organization for temporary assignment elsewhere
              subtype:  sea-duty__seaduty__service_abroad__serviceabroad__shipboard_duty__shipboardduty  naval service aboard a ship at sea
              subtype:  shore_duty__shoreduty  naval service at land bases
        subtype:  missionary_work__mission  the organized work of a religious missionary
        subtype:  spadework  dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking
        subtype:  timework  work paid for at a rate per unit of time
        subtype:  task__undertaking__labor  any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings"
           subtype:  adventure__escapade__risky_venture__riskyventure__dangerous_undertaking__dangerousundertaking  a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
           subtype:  assignment  an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor)
              subtype:  school_assignment  a school task performed by a student to satisfy the teacher
                 subtype:  classroom_project__classroomproject__project  a school task requiring considerable effort
                 subtype:  homework__prep__preparation  preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
                 subtype:  lesson.school_assignment  a task assigned for individual study; "he did the lesson for today"
                    subtype:  exercise.lesson__example  a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook"
                    subtype:  reading_assignment__readingassignment  the reading of a passage assigned by the teacher
                    subtype:  recitation  an instance of a student reciting a lesson that has been learned
                    subtype:  history_lesson__historylesson  a less in the facts of history
              subtype:  written_assignment__writtenassignment__writing_assignment__writingassignment  an assignment to write something
           subtype:  baby  a project of personal concern to someone; "this project is his baby"
           subtype:  breeze  a task that is easy to do
           subtype:  endeavor__enterprise__endeavour  a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the whole enterprise"
              subtype:  fraudulent_scheme__racket__illegitimate_enterprise  an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit
              subtype:  forlorn_hope__forlornhope  a hopeless or desperate enterprise
              subtype:  business_activity__commercial_activity  activity undertaken as part of a commercial enterprise
                 subtype:  operation.business_activity  a business especially one run on a large scale: "a large-scale farming operation"; "a multinational operation"; they paid taxes on every stage of the operation"; "they had to consolidate their operations"
                 subtype:  business  the volume of business activity: "business is good today"; "show me where the business was today"
                    subtype:  trade.business__patronage  the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers: "even before noon there was a considerable patronage"
                       subtype:  custom  habitual patronage
                    subtype:  land-office_business  very large and profitable volume of commercial activity
                 subtype:  wash  (informal) any enterprise in which losses and gains cancel out
           subtype:  labor_of_love__labour_of_love  productive work performed voluntarily without material reward or compensation
           subtype:  endurance_contest__endurancecontest__marathon  any long and arduous undertaking
           subtype:  no-brainer  (informal) anything that requires little thought
           subtype:  tall_order__large_order__largeorder  a formidable task or requirement; "finishing in time was a tall order but we did it"
           subtype:  venture  any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
              subtype:  joint_venture__jointventure  a venture by a partnership or conglomerate designed to share risk or expertise: "a joint venture between the film companies to produce TV shows"
              subtype:  experiment  a venture at something new or different; "as an experiment he decided to grow a beard"
              subtype:  campaign__cause__crusade__drive__movement__effort  a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"
                 subtype:  advertising_campaign__advertisingcampaign__ad_campaign__ad_blitz  an organized program of advertisements
                    subtype:  sales_campaign__salescampaign  an advertising campaign intended to promote sales
                    subtype:  public-relations_campaign  an advertising campaign intended to improve public relations
                 subtype:  anti-war_movement  a campaign against entering or continuing a war
                 subtype:  consumerism  a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers
                 subtype:  campaigning__candidacy__candidature__electioneering__political_campaign__politicalcampaign  the campaign of a candidate to be elected
                    subtype:  hustings  the activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making)
                    subtype:  whispering_campaign  the organized dissemination of derogatory rumors designed to discredit a candidate
                    subtype:  stumping  campaigning for something by making political speeches (stump speeches)
                 subtype:  ecumenical_movement  a movement among Protestant groups aimed at universal Christian unity
                 subtype:  fund-raising_campaign__fund-raising_drive__fund-raising_effort  a campaign to raise money for some cause
                 subtype:  feminist_movement__feminism__women's_liberation_movement__women's_lib__women'slib  the movement aimed at equal rights for women
                 subtype:  gay_liberation_movement__gay_lib__gaylib  the movement aimed at liberating homosexuals from legal or social or economic oppression
                 subtype:  lost_cause  a defeated cause or a cause for which defeat is inevitable
                 subtype:  reform.campaign  a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices; "the reforms he proposed were too radical for the politicians"
                 subtype:  war  a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious; "the war on poverty"; "the war against crime"
                 subtype:  youth_movement__youthmovement__youth_crusade__youthcrusade  political or religious or social reform movement or agitation consisting chiefly of young people
              subtype:  sallying_forth__sally  a venture off the beaten path; "a sally into the wide world beyond his home"
              subtype:  risk__peril__danger  a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing"
                 subtype:  chance  a risk involving danger; "you take a chance when you let her drive"
                 subtype:  gamble  a risky act or venture
                    subtype:  long_shot  a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards
                    subtype:  raise  increasing the size of a bet (as in poker); "I'll see your raise and double it"
                       subtype:  doubling.raise__double  raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2; "I decided his double was a bluff"
     subtype:  deeds__deed__works__work  performance of moral or religious acts; "salvation by deeds" or "the reward for good works"
     subtype:  service.activity  (common law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
        subtype:  socage  land tenure by agricultural service or payment of rent; not burdened with military service
        subtype:  military_service  land tenure by service in the lord's army
        subtype:  knight's_service  land tenure by service to the lord as a knight
     subtype:  line_of_work__occupation__business__job__line  the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; "he's not in my line of business"
        subtype:  sport  the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
           subtype:  professional_boxing  boxing for money
           subtype:  professional_wrestling  wrestling for money
           subtype:  professional_golf  playing golf for money
           subtype:  professional_football  playing football for money
           subtype:  professional_baseball  playing baseball for money
           subtype:  professional_basketball  playing basketball for money
           subtype:  professional_tennis  playing tennis for money
        subtype:  farming__land  working the land as an occupation or way of life; "farming is a strenuous life"; "there's no work on the land any more"
        subtype:  biz__game  informal terms for your occupation; "he's in the plumbing game"; "she's in show biz"
        subtype:  career__calling__vocation  the particular occupation for which you are trained
           subtype:  work_specialty__specialty__specialization__specialisation__speciality__specialism  the special line of work you have adopted as your career; "his specialization is gastroenterology"
           subtype:  lifework  the principal work of your career
           subtype:  walk_of_life__walk  careers in general; "it happens in all walks of life"
           subtype:  business_life__professional_life  a career in industrial or commercial or professional activities
        subtype:  employment__work  the occupation for which you are paid; "he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work"
           subtype:  coaching_job__coaching  the job of a professional coach
           subtype:  engagement__booking  employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time; "the play had bookings throughout the summer"
              subtype:  gig  a booking for musicians; "they played a gig in New Jersey"
           subtype:  seafaring__navigation__sailing  the work of a sailor
              subtype:  cabotage  navigation in costal waters
           subtype:  workload  work that a person is expected to do in a specified time
              subtype:  case_load  the number of cases handled in a given period of time (as by a court or agency)
           subtype:  piecework  work paid for according to the quantity produced
           subtype:  service.employment  employment in or work for another; "he retired after 30 years of service"
           subtype:  telecommuting__teleworking  employment at home while communicating with the workplace by phone or fax or modem
           subtype:  services  performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others; "the mayor tried to maintain city services"; "the medical services are excellent"
           subtype:  public_service  employment within a government system (especially in civil service)
              subtype:  minister.job  (British) the job of a head of a government department
                 subtype:  cabinet_minister.job__cabinetminister  (British) the job of a senior minister who is a member of the British cabinet
        subtype:  appointment.line_of_work  the job to which you are (or hope to be) appointed; "he applied for an appointment in the treasury"
        subtype:  berth__position__post__office__spot__place__situation  a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
           subtype:  academicianship  the position of member of an honorary academy
           subtype:  accountantship  the position of accountant
           subtype:  admiralty  the office of admiral
           subtype:  ambassadorship  the post of ambassador
           subtype:  apostleship  the position of apostle
           subtype:  apprenticeship  the position of apprentice
           subtype:  attorneyship  the position of attorney
           subtype:  bailiffship  the office of bailiff
           subtype:  bishopry  the office of bishop
           subtype:  cadetship  the position of cadet
           subtype:  caliphate  the office of a caliph
           subtype:  captainship__captaincy  the post of captain
           subtype:  cardinalship  the office of cardinal
           subtype:  chairmanship  the position of chairman
           subtype:  chancellorship  the office of chancellor
           subtype:  chaplaincy__chaplainship  the position of chaplain
           subtype:  chieftaincy  the position of chieftain
           subtype:  clerkship  the job of clerk
           subtype:  commandership  the position of commander
           subtype:  comptrollership  the position of comptroller
           subtype:  consulship  the post of consul
           subtype:  controllership  the position of controller
           subtype:  councillorship__councilorship  the position of council member
           subtype:  counselorship__counsellorship  the position of counselor
           subtype:  curacy  the position of a curate
           subtype:  curatorship  the position of curator
           subtype:  custodianship  the position of custodian
           subtype:  deanship__deanery  the position or office of a dean
           subtype:  directorship  the position of a director of a business concern
           subtype:  discipleship  the position of disciple
           subtype:  editorship  the position of editor
           subtype:  eldership  the office of elder
           subtype:  emirate  the office of an emir
           subtype:  foremanship  the position of foreman
           subtype:  generalship  the office of general
           subtype:  governorship  the office of governor
           subtype:  headship  the position of head
           subtype:  headship.berth  (British) the position of headmaster or headmistress
              subtype:  headmastership  the position of headmaster
              subtype:  headmistressship  the position of headmistress
           subtype:  hot_seat__hotseat  a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism
           subtype:  incumbency  the office of an incumbent
           subtype:  inspectorship  the office of inspector
           subtype:  instructorship  the position of instructor
           subtype:  internship  the position of intern
           subtype:  judgship__judgeship__judicature  the position of judge
           subtype:  lectureship  the post of lecturer
           subtype:  legateship__legation  the post or office of legate
           subtype:  legislatorship  the office of legislator
           subtype:  librarianship  the position of librarian
           subtype:  lieutenancy  the position of a lieutenant
           subtype:  magistracy  the position of magistrate
           subtype:  managership  the position of manager
           subtype:  marshalship  the post of marshall
           subtype:  mastership  the position of master
           subtype:  mayoralty  the position of mayor
           subtype:  messiahship  the position of messiah
           subtype:  moderatorship  the position of moderator
           subtype:  overlordship  the position of overlord
           subtype:  pastorship__pastorate  the position of pastor
           subtype:  praetorship  the office of praetor
           subtype:  precentorship  the position of precentor
           subtype:  preceptorship  the position of preceptor
           subtype:  prefecture  the office of prefect
           subtype:  prelacy__prelature  the office or station of a prelate
           subtype:  premiership  the office of premier
           subtype:  presidentship__presidency  the office and function of president; "Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time"
              subtype:  President__President_of_the_United_States__Chief_Executive  the office of the US head of state; "a President is elected every four years"
           subtype:  primateship  the office of primate
           subtype:  principalship  the post of principal
           subtype:  priorship  the office of prior
           subtype:  proconsulship__proconsulate  the position of proconsul
           subtype:  proctorship  the position of proctor
           subtype:  professorship__chair  the position of professor
           subtype:  protectorship  the position of protector
           subtype:  receivership  the office of a receiver
           subtype:  regency  the office of a regent
           subtype:  rulership  the position of ruler
           subtype:  secretaryship  the position of secretary
              subtype:  Attorney_General_of_the_United_States__Attorney_General  the position of the head of the Justice Department and the chief law enforcement officer of the United States; "the post of Attorney General was created in 1789"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Agriculture__Agriculture_Secretary  the position of the head of the Department of Agriculture; "the post of Secretary of Agriculture was established in 1889"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Commerce__Commerce_Secretary  the position of the head of the Department of Commerce; "the position of Commerce Secretary was created in 1913"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Defense__Defense_Secretary  the position of the head of the Department of Defense; "the position of Defense Secretary was created in 1947"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Education__Education_Secretary  the position of the head of the Education Department; "the post of Education Secretary was created in 1979"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Energy__Energy_Secretary  the position of the head of the Department of Energy; "the post of Energy Secretary was created in 1977"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Health_and_Human_Services  the position of the head of the Department of Health and Human Services; "the post of Secretary of Health and Human Services was created by Congress in 1979"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Housing_and_Urban_Development  the position of the head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; "the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development was created in 1966"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Labor__Labor_Secretary  the position of the head of the Department of Labor; "the post of Labor Secretary was created in 1913"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_State  the position of the head of the State Department; "the position of Secretary of State was established in 1789"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_the_Interior__Interior_Secretary  the position of the head of the Department of the Interior; "the position of Interior Secretary was created in 1849"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_the_Treasury__Treasury_Secretary  the position of the head of the Treasury Department; "the position of Treasury Secretary was created in 1789"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Transportation__Transportation_Secretary  the position of the head of the Department of Transportation; "the post of Transportation Secretary was created in 1966
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Veterans_Affairs  the position of the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs; "the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs was created in 1989"
              subtype:  Secretary_of_War__War_Secretary  head of a former executive department; combined with the Navy Secretary to form the Defense Secretary in 1947
              subtype:  Secretary_of_the_Navy__Navy_Secretary  head of a former executive department; combined with the War Secretary to form the Defense Secretary in 1947
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Commerce_and_Labor  head of a former executive department created in 1903 and divided into two departments in 1913
              subtype:  Secretary_of_Health_Education_and_Welfare  head of a former executive department created in 1953 and divided into two departments in 1979
           subtype:  senatorship  the office of senator
           subtype:  sinecure  an office that involves minimal duties
           subtype:  solicitorship  the position of solicitor
           subtype:  speakership  the position of speaker
           subtype:  stewardship  the position of steward
           subtype:  studentship  the position of student
           subtype:  teachership  the position of teacher
           subtype:  thaneship  the position of thane
           subtype:  throne  the position and power of one who occupies a throne
           subtype:  treasurership  the position of treasurer
           subtype:  tribuneship  the position of tribune
           subtype:  viceroyship  the position of viceroy
           subtype:  viziership  the position of vizier
           subtype:  wardenship  the position of warden
           subtype:  wardership  the position of warder
        subtype:  treadmill.line_of_work__salt_mine  a job involving drudgery and confinement
        subtype:  trade.line_of_work__craft  the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice"
           subtype:  airplane_mechanics  the craft of building and repairing airplanes
           subtype:  auto_mechanics  the craft of building and repairing automobiles
           subtype:  basketry  the craft of basket making
           subtype:  bookbinding  the craft of binding books
           subtype:  carpentry__woodworking__woodwork  the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood
              subtype:  cabinetry__cabinetwork  the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality)
              subtype:  cabinetmaking__joinery  the craft of a joiner
           subtype:  drafting.trade__mechanical_drawing  the craft of drawing blueprints
           subtype:  dressmaking  the craft of making dresses
              subtype:  couture  high fashion designing and dressmaking
           subtype:  electrical_work  the craft of an electrician
           subtype:  interior_decoration__interior_design  the trade of planning the layout and furnishings of an architectural interior
              subtype:  lighting  the craft of providing artificial light; "an interior decorator must understand lighting"
           subtype:  masonry  the craft of a mason
              subtype:  bricklaying  the craft of laying bricks
           subtype:  house_painting__housepainting__painting  the occupation of a house painter; "house painting was the only craft he knew"
           subtype:  piloting__pilotage  the occupation of a pilot
           subtype:  plumbing__plumbery  the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building)
           subtype:  pottery  the craft of making earthenware
           subtype:  pyrotechny__pyrotechnics  the craft of making fireworks
           subtype:  shoemaking__shoe_repairing__cobbling  the shoemaker's trade
           subtype:  roofing  the craft of a roofer
              subtype:  slating  the act of laying slates for a roof
           subtype:  sheet-metal_work__sheetmetalwork  the craft of doing sheet metal work (as in ventilation systems)
           subtype:  shingling  the laying on of shingles; "shingling is a draft very different from carpentry"
           subtype:  tailoring  the occupation of a tailor
           subtype:  tool-and-die_work  the craft of making special tools and dies
           subtype:  typography  the craft of composing type and printing from it
           subtype:  undertaking  the trade of an funeral director
           subtype:  upholstery  the craft of upholstering
           subtype:  winemaking  the craft and science of making wine
        subtype:  profession  an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
           subtype:  learned_profession__learnedprofession  one of the three professions traditionally believed to require advanced learning and high principles
              subtype:  practice_of_law__law  the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system; "he studied law at Yale"
              subtype:  practice_of_medicine__medicine  the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; "he studied medicine at Harvard"
                 subtype:  preventive_medicine  the branch of medicine concerned with preventing disease; "the medical establishment doesn't profit from preventive medicine"
                 subtype:  alternative_medicine__alternativemedicine__complementarymedicine  the practice of medicine without the use of drugs; may involve self-awareness
              subtype:  theology  the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary); "he studied theology at Oxford"
           subtype:  literature.profession  the profession or art of a writer; "her place in literature is secure"
           subtype:  architecture  the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect
           subtype:  education  the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
              subtype:  pedagogy__teaching__instruction  the profession of a teacher; "he prepared for teaching while still in college"; "pedagogy is recognized as an important profession"
                 subtype:  catechesis  oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation)
                 subtype:  catechetical_instruction  teaching religious principles by questions and answers
                 subtype:  language_teaching  teaching people to speak and understand a foreign language
                 subtype:  teaching_reading  teaching beginners to read
                    subtype:  phonics__phonic  teaching reading by training beginners to associate letters with their sound values
                    subtype:  whole-word_method  teaching reading by training beginners to associate printed words with spoken words
                 subtype:  schooling  the act of teaching at school
                 subtype:  indoctrination  teaching someone to accept doctrines uncritically
                    subtype:  brainwashing  forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs
                    subtype:  inculcation__ingraining__instilling  teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
                 subtype:  tutorship__tutelage__tuition  teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
                 subtype:  lesson  a unit of instruction; "he took driving lessons"
                    subtype:  language_lesson  a period of instruction learning a language
                       subtype:  French_lesson  instruction in the French language
                       subtype:  German_lesson  instruction in the German language
                       subtype:  Hebrew_lesson  instruction in the Hebrew language
                    subtype:  dance_lesson__dancelesson  a lesson in dancing
                    subtype:  music_lesson__musiclesson  a lesson in performing music
                       subtype:  piano_lesson__pianolesson  a lesson in playing the piano
                       subtype:  violin_lesson  a less in playing the violin
                    subtype:  tennis_lesson  a lesson in playing tennis
                    subtype:  golf_lesson  a lesson in playing gold
                 subtype:  sleep-learning__sleeplearning__hypnopedia  teaching during sleep (as by suing recordings to teach a foreign language to someone who is asleep)
                 subtype:  spoonfeeding  teaching in an overly simplified way that discourages independent thought
                 subtype:  lecturing__lecture  teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
                    subtype:  talk  a act of giving a talk to an audience; "I attended an interesting talk on local history"
                       subtype:  chalk_talk__chalktalk  a talk that uses a blackboard and chalk
           subtype:  journalism  the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media
              subtype:  newspapering  journalism practiced for the newspapers
           subtype:  politics  the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs
           subtype:  technology__engineering  the practical application of science to commerce or industry
              subtype:  aeronautical_engineering  the activity of designing and constructing aircraft
              subtype:  automotive_technology__automotive_engineering  the activity of designing and constructing automobiles
              subtype:  chemical_engineering  the activity of applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems
              subtype:  communications_technology  the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems
                 subtype:  digital_communications_technology  the design and construction of communications technology that transmits information in digital form
              subtype:  computer_technology  the activity of designing and constructing and programming computers
              subtype:  rail_technology__railroading  the activity of designing and constructing and operating railroads
                 subtype:  magnetic_levitation  high-speed rail technology; train is suspended on a magnetic cushion above a magnetized track and so travels free of friction
        subtype:  metier__medium  an occupation for which you are especially well suited; "in law he found his true metier"
        subtype:  accountancy__accounting  the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business
           subtype:  cost_accounting  keeping account of the costs of items in production
              subtype:  costing  (British) cost accounting
           subtype:  bookkeeping__clerking  the activity of recording business transactions
              subtype:  single_entry__single-entry_bookkeeping  a simple bookkeeping system; transactions are entered in only one account
              subtype:  double_entry__double-entry_bookkeeping  bookkeeper debits the transaction to one account and credits it to another
           subtype:  inventory_accounting__inventoryaccounting  accounting that controls and evaluates inventory
              subtype:  inventory_control__inventorycontrol  supervision of the supply and storage and accessibility of items in order to insure an adequate supply without excessive oversupply
              subtype:  FIFO.inventory_accounting__fifo__first_in_first_out  inventory accounting in which the oldest items (those first acquired) are assumed to be the first sold
              subtype:  LIFO.inventory_accounting__lifo__last_in_first_out  inventory accounting in which the most recently acquired items are assumed to be the first sold
        subtype:  photography.line_of_work  the occupation of taking and printing photographs or making movies
        subtype:  catering  providing food and services
     subtype:  occupation  any activity that occupies a person's attention; "he missed the bell in his occupation with the computer game"
     subtype:  committal_to_writing__writing  the activity of putting something in written form: "she did the thinking while he did the writing"
        subtype:  cryptography__coding__secret_writing  act of writing in code or cipher
           subtype:  encoding__encryption  the activity of converting from plain text into code
              subtype:  compression  encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required
                 subtype:  image_compression__imagecompression  the compression of graphics for storage or transmission
              subtype:  data_encryption  (computer science) the encryption of data for security purposes
           subtype:  recoding  converting from one code to another
           subtype:  decoding__decryption__decipherment  the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text; "a secret key or password is required for decryption"
              subtype:  decompression  restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display
        subtype:  handwriting  the activity of writing by hand: "handwriting can be slow and painful for one with arthritis"
           subtype:  stenography  the act or art of writing in shorthand: "stenography is no longer a marketable skill"
           subtype:  subscription.handwriting  the act of signing your name; writing your signature (as on a document); "the deed was attested by the subscription of his signature"
        subtype:  inscription  the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words
           subtype:  superscription  the activity of superscribing
     subtype:  role  normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; "what is your role on the team?"
        subtype:  gender_role  the overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness; "your gender role is the public expression of your gender identity"
        subtype:  position.role  (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player; "what position does he play?"
           subtype:  goalkeeper__goalie__goaltender__netkeeper  the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring
           subtype:  pitcher__mound  the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit; "he has played every position except pitcher"; "they have a southpaw on the mound"
           subtype:  catcher.position__plate  the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws; "a catcher needs a lot of protective equipment"; "he plays behind the plate"
           subtype:  first_base.position__firstbase__first  the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first base
           subtype:  second_base.position__secondbase__second  the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near 2nd base
           subtype:  shortstop.position__short  the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between 2nd and 3rd base
           subtype:  third_base__thirdbase__third  the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near 3rd base; "he is playing third"
           subtype:  left_field  the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the left third of the outfield (looking from home plate)
           subtype:  center_field  the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield
           subtype:  right_field__rightfield  the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the right third of the outfield (looking from home plate)
           subtype:  forward  a position on a basketball team
           subtype:  center.basketball_position  a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the center jump to start the game
           subtype:  guard.position  a position on a basketball team
           subtype:  football_back_position__back  the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
              subtype:  linebacker__line_backer  the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage
              subtype:  quarterback__signal_caller__field_general__fieldgeneral  the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team; "quarterback is the most important position on the team"
              subtype:  fullback  the position of a back on a football team
              subtype:  halfback  the position of a back on a football team
              subtype:  tailback  the position of the offensive back on a football team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage
              subtype:  wingback  the position of the offensive back who lines up behind or outside the end
           subtype:  lineman  the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage
              subtype:  center.lineman  the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play; "it is a center's responsibility to get the football to the quarterback"
              subtype:  guard.lineman  a position on the line of scrimmage; "guards must be good blockers"
              subtype:  tackle  a position on the line of scrimmage; "it takes a big man to play tackle"
              subtype:  end.lineman  a position on the line of scrimmage; "no one wanted to play end"
           subtype:  mid-off__midoff  the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the off side
           subtype:  mid-on__midon  the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the on side
           subtype:  center.hockey_position  the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game
           subtype:  cleanup_position__cleanupposition__cleanup__cleanup_spot__cleanupspot  (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team)
     subtype:  actus_reus__wrongdoing__misconduct  activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"
        subtype:  violation__trespass__encroachment__intrusion  entry to another's property without right or permission
           subtype:  inroad  an encroachment or intrusion; "they made inroads in the US market"
        subtype:  tort__civil_wrong__civilwrong  any wrongdoing for which and action for damages may be brought
           subtype:  alienation_of_affection  a tort based on willful and malicious interference with the marriage relation by a third party without justification or excuse
           subtype:  invasion_of_privacy  the wrongful intrusion by individuals or the government into private affairs with which the public has no concern
           subtype:  trespass  a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages
              subtype:  continuing_trespass  trespass that is not transient or intermittent but continues as long as the offending object remains; "dumping his garbage on my land was a case of continuing trespass"
              subtype:  trespass_de_bonis_asportatis  an action brought to recover damages from a person who has taken goods or property from its rightful owner
              subtype:  trespass_on_the_case  an action brought to recover damages from a person whose actions have resulted indirectly in injury or loss; "a person struck by a log as it was thrown onto a road could maintain trespass against the thrower but one who was hurt by stumbling over it could maintain and action on the case"
              subtype:  trespass_quare_clausum_fregit  the defendant unlawfully enters the land of the plaintiff
              subtype:  trespass_viet_armis  trespass with force and arms resulting in injury to another's person or property
        subtype:  malversation  misconduct in public office
        subtype:  misbehavior__misbehaviour__misdeed  improper or wicked or immoral behavior
           subtype:  juvenile_delinquency__delinquency  an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
           subtype:  mischief-making__mischief__mischievousness__deviltry__devilry__rascality__roguery__roguishnes  reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
              subtype:  hell__blaze  noisy and unrestrained mischief; "raising blazes"
              subtype:  vandalism__hooliganism__malicious_mischief__maliciousmischief  willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
           subtype:  ruffianism  violent lawless behavior
           subtype:  indecorum__familiarity__impropriety__liberty  an act of undue intimacy
           subtype:  abnormality__irregularity  behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
              subtype:  deviance__deviation  deviate behavior
           subtype:  impropriety__indecency  an indecent or improper act
              subtype:  obscenity  an obscene act
           subtype:  peccadillo__indiscretion  a petty misdeed
           subtype:  infantilism  infantile behavior in mature persons
        subtype:  misfeasance  doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner
        subtype:  malfeasance__malpractice  a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct; "he charged them with electoral malpractices"
        subtype:  malpractice  professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage; "the widow sued his surgeon for malpractice"
        subtype:  perversion  the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use); "it was a perversion of justice"
        subtype:  legal_injury__legalinjury__wrong__damage  a legal injury is any damage resulting from a violation of a legal right
        subtype:  injury  an act that injures someone
           subtype:  disservice__ill_service__illservice__ill_turn__illturn  an act intended to help that turns out badly; "he did them a disservice"
           subtype:  spoiling__spoil__spoilage  the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it; "her spoiling my dress was deliberate"
        subtype:  injustice__unfairness__iniquity  an unjust act
        subtype:  infliction  an act causing pain or damage
        subtype:  transgression__evildoing  the act of transgressing; evil behavior; going beyond allowable limits
           subtype:  evil.transgression__immorality__wickedness__iniquity  morally objectionable behavior
              subtype:  deviltry__devilry  wicked and cruel behavior
              subtype:  foul_play  unfair or treacherous behavior (especially involving violence)
              subtype:  irreverence.evil__violation  a disrespectful act
                 subtype:  profanation__desecration__blasphemy__sacrilege  blasphemous behavior
           subtype:  villainy  a treacherous or vicious act
           subtype:  turpitude__depravity  a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice: "the various turpitudes of modern society"
           subtype:  vice  a specific form of evildoing; "vice offends the moral standards of the community"
              subtype:  gambling__gaming__play  the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table"
              subtype:  intemperateness__intemperatenes__self-indulgence  immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites
                 subtype:  profligacy__dissipation__dissolution__licentiousness  dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
                 subtype:  jag  a bout of drinking or drug taking
              subtype:  intemperance.vice__intemperateness__intemperatenes  consumption of alcoholic drinks
                 subtype:  drinking__drink__boozing__drunkenness__drunkennes  the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
                    subtype:  drinking_bout  a long period of drinking
           subtype:  sinning__sin  an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
              subtype:  fall  a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity; "a fall from virtue"
              subtype:  actual_sin  a sin committed of your own free will (as contrasted with original sin)
              subtype:  original_sin  a sin inherited by all descendants of Adam; "Adam and Even committed the original sin when they ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden"
              subtype:  mortal_sin__deadly_sin  an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace; theologians list 7 mortal sins
                 subtype:  superbia__pride  unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
                 subtype:  invidia__envy  spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
                 subtype:  avarice__greed__covetousness__rapacity__avaritia  reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
                 subtype:  laziness__sloth__acedia  apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
                 subtype:  anger__wrath__ire  belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)
                 subtype:  overeating__gluttony__gula  eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
                 subtype:  lust__luxuria  self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)
              subtype:  venial_sin  a pardonable sin regarded as entailing only a partial loss of grace
           subtype:  terrorization__terrorisation  an act of terrorism
           subtype:  law-breaking__lawbreaking__crime  an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
              subtype:  capital_offense__capitaloffense  a crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate
              subtype:  felony  a serious crime
                 subtype:  capture.felony__seizure  the act of taking of a person by force
                    subtype:  abduction.capture  the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
                    subtype:  kidnapping__snatch  (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
                 subtype:  racketeering  engaging in a racket
                 subtype:  bribery__graft  the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
                    subtype:  commercial_bribery  bribery of a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into a transaction
                 subtype:  larceny__thievery__thieving__stealing  the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International"
                    subtype:  breach_of_trust_with_fraudulent_intent  larceny after trust rather than after unlawful taking
                    subtype:  embezzlement__peculation__defalcation__misapplication__misappropriation  the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
                       subtype:  raid  an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
                       subtype:  plunderage  a act of plundering (especially the embezzlement of goods on shipboard)
                    subtype:  pilferage  the act of stealing small amounts or small articles
                    subtype:  shoplifting__shrinkage  the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store; "shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting"
                    subtype:  robbery  larceny by threat of violence
                       subtype:  armed_robbery__armedrobbery__heist__stickup  robbery at gunpoint
                       subtype:  caper.robbery__job  a crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis"
                       subtype:  dacoity__dakoity  (in India and Burma) robbery by a gang of armed dacoits
                       subtype:  heist__ripoff  (slang) the act of stealing
                       subtype:  highjacking__hijacking  robbery of a traveller or vehicle by force
                       subtype:  piracy__buccaneering  robbery on the high seas; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
                       subtype:  rolling  the act of robbing a helpless person; "he was charged with rolling drunks in the park"
                    subtype:  grand_larceny__grandlarceny  larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
                    subtype:  petit_larceny__petitlarceny__petty_larceny__pettylarceny  larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
                    subtype:  skimming.larceny  failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it
                    subtype:  rustling  the stealing of cattle
                 subtype:  extortion  the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
                    subtype:  blackmail  extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
                    subtype:  protection.extortion__tribute  payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence; "every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection"
                    subtype:  shakedown  (slang) extortion of money (as by blackmail)
                 subtype:  burglary  entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
                    subtype:  housebreaking__break-in__breakin__breaking_and_entering  trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
              subtype:  forgery  criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud
              subtype:  fraud  intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
                 subtype:  mail_fraud  use of the mails to defraud someone
                 subtype:  election_fraud  misrepresentation or alteration of the true results of an election
                 subtype:  constructive_fraud__legal_fraud__legalfraud  comprises all acts or omissions or concealments involving breach of equitable or legal duty or trust or confidence
                    subtype:  fraud_in_law  fraud that is presumed from the circumstances although the one who commits it need not have had any evil intent
                 subtype:  extrinsic_fraud__extrinsicfraud__collateral_fraud  fraud that prevents a party from knowing their rights or from having a fair opportunity of presenting them at trial
                 subtype:  fraud_in_fact__positive_fraud  actual deceit; concealing something or making a false representation with an evil intent to cause injury to another
                 subtype:  fraud_in_the_factum  fraud that arises from a disparity between the instrument intended to be executed and the instrument actually executed; e.g., leading someone to sign the wrong contract
                 subtype:  fraud_in_the_inducement  fraud which intentionally causes a person to execute and instrument or make an agreement or render a judgment; e.g., misleading someone about the true facts
                 subtype:  intrinsic_fraud__intrinsicfraud  fraud (as by use of forged documents or false claims or perjury) that misleads a court or jury and induces a finding for the one perpetrating the fraud
                 subtype:  swindle__cheat  the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme: "that book is a fraud"
                    subtype:  scam__cozenage  a fraudulent business scheme
                    subtype:  bunco_game__buncogame__bunco__bunko__bunko_game__bunkogame__confidence_trick__confidence_game__con_game__congame__gyp__hustle__sting__flimflam  a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
                    subtype:  holdout  the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later
                    subtype:  swiz  British
                    subtype:  shell_game__shellgame__thimblerig  a swindling sleight-of-hand game; victim guesses which of three things a pellet is under
              subtype:  hijack__highjack  seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
              subtype:  mayhem  the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person
              subtype:  misdemeanor__misdemeanour__infraction__offence__offense__violation__infringement  a crime less serious than a felony
                 subtype:  disorderly_conduct__disorderly_behavior__disturbance_of_the_peace__breach_of_the_peace  any act of molesting or interrupting or hindering or disquieting or agitating or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled
                 subtype:  false_pretense__falsepretense__false_pretence__falsepretence  (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation
                 subtype:  indecent_exposure__public_nudity  vulgar and offensive nakedness in a public place
                 subtype:  perjury__bearing_false_witness__bearingfalsewitnes__lyingunderoath  criminal offense of making false statements under oath
                 subtype:  sedition  an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
              subtype:  perpetration__commission__committal  the act of committing a crime
              subtype:  rape__violation__assault__ravishment__sexual_assault  the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
                 subtype:  date_rape  rape in which the rapist is known to the victim (as when they are on a date together)
                 subtype:  statutory_rape__statutoryrape__carnal_abuse  sexual intercourse with a girl who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly)
              subtype:  attempt__attack  the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
                 subtype:  assault.attempt  a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
                    subtype:  aggravated_assault  a reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon)
                    subtype:  battery  an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact
                       subtype:  resisting_arrest__resistingarrest  physical efforts to oppose a lawful arrest; the resistance is classified as assault and battery upon the person of the police officer attempting to make the arrest
                    subtype:  mugging  assault with intent to rob
              subtype:  statutory_offense__statutoryoffense__statutory_offence__statutoryoffence__regulatory_offense__regulatory_offence  crimes created by statutes and not by common law
                 subtype:  bigamy  the offense of having two or more wives or husbands living at the same time
              subtype:  thuggery  violent or brutal acts as of thugs
              subtype:  high_treason__treason__lese_majesty  a crime that undermines the offender's government
              subtype:  vice_crime  a vice that is illegal
                 subtype:  unlicensed_gambling  unlicensed gambling is illegal in most jurisdictions
                 subtype:  prostitution__harlotry__whoredom  offering sexual intercourse for pay
              subtype:  victimless_crime  an act that is legally a crime but that seem to have no victims; "he considers prostitution to be a victimless crime"
              subtype:  war_crime__warcrime  a crime committed in wartime; violation of rules of war
           subtype:  crime  an evil act not necessarily punishable by law; "crimes of the heart"
           subtype:  inside_job  some transgression committed with the assistance of someone trusted by the victim; "the police decided that the crime was an inside job"
        subtype:  knavery__dishonesty  lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
           subtype:  treachery__betrayal__treason__perfidy  an act of deliberate betrayal
              subtype:  double_cross__double-crossing  an act of betrayal; "he gave us the old double cross"; "I could no longer tolerate his impudent double-crossing"
              subtype:  sellout  an act of betrayal
           subtype:  charlatanism__quackery  the dishonesty of a charlatan
           subtype:  trick  an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent; "that offer was a dirty trick"
           subtype:  falsification__misrepresentation__falsehood  a willful act of falsifying
              subtype:  frame-up__frameup__setup  an act that incriminates someone on a false charge
              subtype:  overrefinement__distortion__straining__torture  the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
              subtype:  tergiversation__equivocation  falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
              subtype:  lying__prevarication__fabrication  the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
                 subtype:  fibbing__paltering  a trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear
              subtype:  deception__deceit__dissembling__dissimulation  the act of deceiving
                 subtype:  fakery  the act of faking (or the product of faking)
                 subtype:  indirection.deception  deceitful action that is not straightforward; "he could see through the indirections of diplomats"
                 subtype:  chicanery__trickery__guile__wile__shenanigan  the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
                    subtype:  fraudulence__fraud__dupery__hoax__humbug__put-on__puton  something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
                       subtype:  goldbrick  anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless
                    subtype:  jugglery.chicanery  artful trickery designed to achieve an end; "the senator's tax program was mere jugglery"
                 subtype:  double-dealing__duplicity  acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another
                 subtype:  cheat__cheating  a deception for profit to yourself
                    subtype:  gerrymander  an act of gerrymandering (dividing a voting area so as to give your own party an unfair advantage)
                 subtype:  head_game__delusion__illusion  the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas
                 subtype:  pretending__pretense__pretence__simulation__feigning  the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending"
                    subtype:  appearance.pretending__show  pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression; "they try to keep up appearances"; "that ceremony is just for show"
                    subtype:  make-believe  the enactment of a pretense
                    subtype:  affectation__mannerism__pose  a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
                       subtype:  attitude  a theatrical pose created for effect; "the actor struck just the right attitude"
                    subtype:  masquerade  making a false outward show; "a beggar's masquerade of wealth"
                 subtype:  imposture__impersonation  pretending to be another person
                 subtype:  obscurantism  a deliberate act intended to make something obscure
                 subtype:  four_flush__bluff  the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
              subtype:  forgery  criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud
        subtype:  infringement__violation  an act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"
           subtype:  copyright_infringement__copyrightinfringement__infringement_of_copyright  a violation of the rights secured by a copyright
              subtype:  plagiarization__plagiarism__plagiarisation__piracy  the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
           subtype:  foul  (sports) an act that violates of the rules of the sport
              subtype:  foul_ball  (in baseball) a ball struck with the bat so that it does not stay between the lines (the foul lines) that define the width of the playing field
              subtype:  personal_foul  (sports) a foul that involves unnecessarily rough contact (as in basketball or football)
           subtype:  patent_infringement  violation of the rights secured by a patent
     subtype:  waste__wastefulness__dissipation  useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly: "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"
        subtype:  waste_of_effort__waste_of_energy  a useless effort
        subtype:  waste_of_material  a useless consumption of material
        subtype:  waste_of_money  money spent for inadequate return; "the senator said that the project was a waste of money"
        subtype:  waste_of_time  the devotion of time to a useless activity; "the waste of time could prove fatal"
        subtype:  lavishness__extravagance__prodigality__high_life  excessive spending
        subtype:  squandering  spending resources lavishly and wastefully; "more wasteful than the squandering of time"
           subtype:  squandermania  prodigious squandering (usually by a government)
     subtype:  effort__attempt__endeavor__endeavour__try  earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something: "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
        subtype:  batting  (in baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base
        subtype:  best  the supreme effort one can make: "they did their best"
        subtype:  worst  the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of: "it was the worst he had ever done on a test"
        subtype:  bid__play  an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention"
        subtype:  braving__confronting__coping_with__grappling__tackling  taking the bull by the horns
           subtype:  face.braving__facing  the act of confronting bravely; "he hated facing the facts"; "he excelled in the face of danger"
        subtype:  go__crack__fling__pass__whirl__offer  a usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl"
        subtype:  essay  a tentative attempt
        subtype:  foray  an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence); "scientists' forays into politics"
        subtype:  contribution.effort__part__share  any one of a number of individual efforts in a common endeavor: "I am proud of my contribution to the team's success"; "they all did their share of the work"
           subtype:  end.contribution  the part you are expected to play; "he held up his end"
        subtype:  mug's_game__mug'sgame  a futile or unprofitable endeavor
        subtype:  power_play__powerplay__squeeze_play__squeezeplay__squeeze  an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
        subtype:  research_effort  an attempt to solve some problem through research
        subtype:  seeking  an attempt to acquire or gain something
        subtype:  shot.effort  an informal word for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"
        subtype:  shot  an attempt to score in a game
           subtype:  basketball_shot  throwing the basketball toward the hoop; "his shot hit the rim and bounced out"
              subtype:  bank_shot  a basketball shot that bounces off of the backboard
              subtype:  dunk_shot__dunk__stuff_shot__stuffshot  a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket
                 subtype:  slam-dunk  a forceful dunk
              subtype:  finger-roll  a basketball shot that rolls off the tips of the fingers into the basket
              subtype:  foul_shot__free_throw__penalty_free_throw__charity_toss__charity_throw__charitythrow__charity_shot__charityshot  an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul
                 subtype:  one-and-one__oneandone  a foul shot that must be made in order to earn the right to a second foul shot
              subtype:  hook_shot__hook  a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
              subtype:  jump_shot__jumper  a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump
              subtype:  lay-up__layup__layup  a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard)
              subtype:  pivot_shot__pivotshot  a one-handed basketball shot made while whirling on the pivot foot
              subtype:  set_shot__setshot  a two-handed basketball shot from a stationary position
              subtype:  scoop_shot__scoopshot  a basketball shot made with an underhand scooping motion
              subtype:  tip_in__tipin  a basketball shot made by tapping the rebounding ball back into the basket
           subtype:  slapshot  a fast shot made with a short powerful swing of the hockey stick
           subtype:  headshot.shot  an attempt to put the soccer ball into the net by using the head
        subtype:  striving__nisus__nisu__pains__pain__strain  an effortful attempt to attain a goal
        subtype:  struggle.effort__battle  an energetic attempt to achieve something; "getting through the crowd was a real struggle"; "he fought a battle for recognition"
           subtype:  duel  any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)
           subtype:  scramble__scuffle  an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
           subtype:  joust__tilt  a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
        subtype:  takeover_attempt  an attempt to take control of a corporation
           subtype:  bear_hug  a takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest
           subtype:  proxy_fight  a measure used by an acquirer to gain control of a takeover target; acquirer tries to persuade other shareholders that the management of the target should be replaced
        subtype:  test__trial__run  the act of testing something; "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"; "he called each flip of the coin a new trial"
           subtype:  audition__tryout  a test of the suitability of a performer
              subtype:  screen_test  a filmed audition of an actor or actress
           subtype:  try-on__tryon__fitting__trying_on  trying on clothes to see whether they fit
           subtype:  pilot_project__pilotproject__pilot_program__pilotprogram  activity planned as a test or trial; "they funded a pilot project in six states"
        subtype:  test.effort__trial  the act of undergoing testing; "he survived the great test of battle"; "candidates must compete in a trial of skill"
     subtype:  control  the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"
        subtype:  repression  the act of repressing; control by holding down; "his goal was the repression of insolence"
        subtype:  crowd_control__crowdcontrol  activity of controlling a crowd
        subtype:  damage_control  an effort to minimize or curtail damage or loss
        subtype:  flight_control  control from ground stations of airplanes in flight by means of messages transmitted to the pilot electronically
        subtype:  flood_control__floodcontrol  (engineering) act or technique of trying to control rivers with dams etc to minimize occurrence of floods
        subtype:  imperialism  any instance of aggressive extension of authority
        subtype:  regulating__regulation  the act of regulating; "fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians"
           subtype:  autoregulation  (physiology) maintaining a generally constant physiological state in a cell or organism
           subtype:  devaluation.regulating  an official lowering of a nation's currency; a decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to that of foreign countries
           subtype:  gun_control__guncontrol  efforts to regulate or control sales of guns
           subtype:  indexation  a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation
           subtype:  coordination  the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation
              subtype:  synchronization__synchronisation__synchronizing  coordinating by causing to indicate the same time; "the synchronization of their watches was an important preliminary"
              subtype:  proration  the proportional limitation of production or distribution of something (e.g. crude oil or natural gas) to some fractional part of the total capacity of each producer
           subtype:  limitation__restriction  an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
              subtype:  load-shedding  cutting off the electric current on certain lines when the demand becomes greater than the supply
              subtype:  arms_control  a limitation on the size and armament of the armed forces of a country
              subtype:  freeze  fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level: "a freeze on hiring"
                 subtype:  hiring_freeze  freeze on hiring
                 subtype:  price_freeze__pricefreeze  freeze of prices at a given level
                 subtype:  wage_freeze  freeze of wages at a given level
              subtype:  clampdown  sudden restriction on an activity
        subtype:  quality_control__qualitycontrol  maintenance of standards of quality of manufactured goods
        subtype:  possessing_act__possession__ownership  the act of possessing; "they took possession of the ball"
           subtype:  holding__retention__keeping  the act of keeping in your possession
              subtype:  withholding.holding  the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control; "I resented his withholding permission"; "there were allegations of the withholding of evidence"
              subtype:  storage  the act of storing something
                 subtype:  filing  preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc: "I having some filing to do"
        subtype:  riot_control_operations__riot_control  the measures taken to control a riot
        subtype:  taking_hold__grasping__seizing__prehension  the act of gripping something firmly with the hands
           subtype:  clutches__clasp__clench__clutch__grasp__grip__hold  the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
              subtype:  embracing__embrace  the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
                 subtype:  cuddle__nestle__snuggle  a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
                 subtype:  hug__clinch  a tight embrace
              subtype:  wrestling_hold__wrestlinghold  a hold used in the sport of wrestling
                 subtype:  bear_hug.wrestling_hold__bearhug  a wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent
                 subtype:  full_nelson  a wrestling hold in which the holder puts both arms under the opponent's arms and exerts pressure on the back of the neck (illegal in amateur wrestling)
                 subtype:  half_nelson  a wrestling hold in which the holder puts an arm under the opponent's arm and exerts press on the back of the neck
                 subtype:  Japanese_stranglehold  a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arms are crossed in front of his own neck to exert pressure on his windpipe
                 subtype:  lock  any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured
                    subtype:  hammerlock  a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arm is twisted up behind his back
                    subtype:  headlock  a wrestling hold in which the opponent's head is locked between the crook of your elbow and the side of your body
                 subtype:  scissors_hold__scissors__scissor_grip__scissorgrip__scissors_grip  a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze
                 subtype:  stranglehold  a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe
                 subtype:  toehold  a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
        subtype:  steering__steerage  the act of steering a ship
        subtype:  steering.control__guidance__direction  the act of setting and holding a course; "a new council was installed under the direction of the king"
           subtype:  driving  the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
           subtype:  aim  the action of directing something at an object; "he took aim and fired"
           subtype:  pilotage__navigation__piloting  the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
              subtype:  instrument_flying  navigation of an airplane solely by instruments
              subtype:  celestial_navigation__celestialnavigation__astronavigation  navigating according to the positions of the stars
              subtype:  dead_reckoning  navigation without the aid of celestial observations
           subtype:  celestial_guidance__celestialguidance  a method of controlling the flight of a missile or spacecraft by reference to the positions of celestial bodies
           subtype:  inertial_guidance__inertial_navigation  a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to inertial forces
           subtype:  command_guidance__commandguidance  a method of controlling the flight of a missile by commands originating from the ground or from another missile
           subtype:  terrestrial_guidance__terrestrialguidance  a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to the strength and direction of the earth's gravitational field
        subtype:  self-control__self-denial__self-discipline  the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
           subtype:  abstinence  act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
              subtype:  sexual_abstention__chastity__celibacy  abstaining from sexual relations
              subtype:  sobriety.abstinence__temperance  abstaining from excess
              subtype:  teetotaling__teetotalism  abstaining from alcohol
              subtype:  fast__fasting  abstaining from food
                 subtype:  hunger_strike  a fast by a prisoner as a means of protest
                 subtype:  dieting__diet  the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods)
              subtype:  inhibition__suppression  (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
        subtype:  traffic_control__trafficcontrol  control of the flow of traffic in a building or a city
           subtype:  point_duty__pointduty  (British) the control of traffic by a policeman stationed at an intersection
        subtype:  price-fixing__pricefixing  control (by agreement among producers or by government) of the price of a commodity in interstate commerce
        subtype:  restraint  the act controlling by restraining someone or something; "the unlawful restraint of trade"
           subtype:  collar  a figurative restraint; "a collar on program trading in the stock market"
           subtype:  damper  a depressing restraint; "rain put a damper on our picnic plans"
           subtype:  curb__bridle__check  the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
           subtype:  immobilization__immobilisation__immobilizing  the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement: "the immobilizing of the injured knee was necessary"; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
           subtype:  confinement  the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them
              subtype:  imprisonment.confinement__internment  the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)
                 subtype:  false_imprisonment__falseimprisonment  (law) confinement without legal authority
                 subtype:  custody  holding by the police; "the suspect is in custody"
              subtype:  house_arrest__housearrest  confinement to your own home
              subtype:  committal__commitment__consignment  the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
           subtype:  containment.restraint  the act of containing; "the army was charged with the containment of the rebel forces"
           subtype:  suppression__curtailment  the act of suppressing
              subtype:  crackdown  severely repressive actions
           subtype:  restraint_of_trade  any act that tends to prevent free competition in business
           subtype:  restriction  the act of restricting by restraint
              subtype:  classification  restriction imposed by the government on documents or weapons that are available only to certain authorized people
              subtype:  stipulation__specification  a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement
              subtype:  circumscription  the act of circumscribing
              subtype:  constraint  the act of constraining
                 subtype:  swaddling_clothes__swaddlingclothe  restrictions placed on the immature
     subtype:  protection  the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection"
        subtype:  shielding  the act of shielding from harm
        subtype:  saving__preservation  the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
           subtype:  fixation__fixing  (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body
           subtype:  conservation  the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
              subtype:  conservancy  the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc.
              subtype:  soil_conservation  protection of soil against erosion or deterioration
              subtype:  oil_conservation__oilconservation  the conservation of petroleum resources
              subtype:  water_conservation__waterconservation  the conservation of water resources
           subtype:  self-preservation  preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency
           subtype:  reservation  the act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion
           subtype:  embalmment  preservation (of a dead body) by treating with balsams and drugs and other chemicals
              subtype:  mummification  embalmment and drying a dead body and wrapping it as a mummy
        subtype:  momism__overprotection__overshielding  excessive protection
        subtype:  defense  protection from harm; "sanitation is the best defense against disease"
        subtype:  inoculating  the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity; "doctors examined the recruits but nurses did the innoculating"
        subtype:  patrol  the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes
        subtype:  self-defense__self-defence__self-protection  the act of defending yourself
           subtype:  martial_art__martialart  any of several Oriental arts of weaponless self-defense; usually practiced as a sport; "he had a black belt in the martial arts"
              subtype:  aikido  a Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo
              subtype:  judo  a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan
              subtype:  jujitsu__jiujitsu  a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength
              subtype:  karate  a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent
              subtype:  Kung_Fu  a Chinese martial art; combines principles of karate and judo
              subtype:  tae_kwon_do  a Korean martial art similar to karate
        subtype:  insulation  the act of insulating for the purposes of protecting something
           subtype:  lining  the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)
        subtype:  locking__lockup  the act of locking something up to protect it
        subtype:  accompaniment__escort  the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
           subtype:  convoy  the act of escorting while in transit
        subtype:  covering.protection  the act of protecting something by covering it
        subtype:  immunization__immunisation  the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
           subtype:  inoculation  taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
           subtype:  sensitizing__sensitising__sensitization__sensitisation  rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections
        subtype:  tutelage__care__charge__guardianship  attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is under the care of a physician"
           subtype:  providence  the guardianship and control exercised by a deity; "divine providence"
           subtype:  due_care__duecare__ordinary_care__reasonable_care  the care that a reasonable man would exercise under the circumstances; the standard for determining legal duty
           subtype:  great_care__greatcare  greater care than is normally bestowed by prudent persons; "the pilot exercised great care in landing"
           subtype:  slight_care  such care as a careless or inattentive person would exercise
        subtype:  ruggedization__ruggedisation  the act of making a piece of equipment rugged (strengthening to resist wear or abuse)
        subtype:  sealing__waterproofing  the act of treating something to make it repel water
        subtype:  civil_defense__civildefense  activities organized by civilians for their own protection in time of war or disaster
           subtype:  fire_watching  (during World War II in Britain) watching for fires started by bombs that dropped from the sky
     subtype:  sensory_activity__sensoryactivity  activity intended to achieve a particular sensory result
        subtype:  sensing__perception  becoming aware of something via the senses
           subtype:  looking__looking_at__lookingat  the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; "he went out to have a look"; "his look was fixed on her eyes"; "he gave it a good looking at"; "his camera does his looking for him"
              subtype:  glance__glimpse__coupd'oeil  a quick look
                 subtype:  eye-beaming  a radiant glance of the eye; "he pretended profundity by eye-beamings at people"
                 subtype:  side-glance__side-look  a glance sideways; "she shot him an impatient side-glance"
              subtype:  scrutiny  a prolonged intense look
              subtype:  peek__peep  a secret look
              subtype:  stare  a fixed look with eyes open wide
                 subtype:  gaze__regard  a long fixed look; "he fixed his paternal gaze on me"
                 subtype:  glower__glare  an angry stare
                 subtype:  contemplation  a long and thoughtful observation
                 subtype:  gape  a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
              subtype:  evil_eye  a look that is believed to have the power of inflicting harm
              subtype:  sightseeing__rubber-necking  going about to look at places of interest
              subtype:  watching__observation__observance  the act of observing; taking a patient look
                 subtype:  monitoring  the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it); "the monitoring of enemy communications plays an important role in war times"
                 subtype:  sighting  the act of observing; "several sightings of enemy troops were reported"
                    subtype:  landfall  the first sighting of land from the sea after a voyage (or flight over water)
                 subtype:  stargazing  observation of the stars
              subtype:  lookout__outlook  the act of looking out
              subtype:  view__survey__sight  the act of looking or seeing or observing; "he tried to get a better view of it"; "his survey of the battlefield was limited"
                 subtype:  eyeful  a full view; a good look; "they wanted to see violence and they got an eyeful"
              subtype:  dekko  British slang
           subtype:  lipreading  perceiving what a person is saying by observing the movements of the lips
           subtype:  taste.sensing__tasting  a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds; "a wine tasting"
           subtype:  smelling__smell  the act of perceiving the odor of something
              subtype:  sniff__snuff  sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
           subtype:  hear
              subtype:  listening__hearing  the act of hearing attentively; "you can learn a lot by just listening"; "they make good music--you should give them a hearing"
                 subtype:  auscultation  listening to sounds within the body (usually with a stethoscope)
                    subtype:  pleximetry__percussion  tapping a part of the body for diagnostic purposes
                    subtype:  succussion  shaking a person to determine whether a large amount of liquid is present in a body cavity
                 subtype:  relistening__rehearing  the act of hearing again
     subtype:  educational_activity__educationalactivity__education__instruction__teaching__pedagogy  the activities of educating or instructing or teaching; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good teaching is seldom rewarded"
        subtype:  coeducation  education of men and women in the same institutions
        subtype:  course__course_of_instruction__course_of_study__class__clas  education imparted in a series of lessons or class meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes"
           subtype:  adult_education__adulteducation  a course (via lectures or correspondence) for adults who are not otherwise engaged in formal study
           subtype:  art_class__artclas  a class in which you learn to draw or paint
              subtype:  life_class  an art class using a live human model
           subtype:  childbirth-preparation_class  a course that teaches pregnant women to use breathing and concentration and exercise techniques to use during labor
           subtype:  correspondence_course  a course offered (by mail) by a correspondence school
           subtype:  course_of_lectures  a series of lectures dealing with a subject
           subtype:  extension_course__extensioncourse  a course offered as part of an extension service
           subtype:  orientation_course__orientationcourse__orientation  a course introducing a new situation or environment
           subtype:  propaedeutic__propaedeutics__propaedeutic  a course that provides and introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally)
           subtype:  refresher_course__refreshercourse__refresher  a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments
           subtype:  seminar  a course offered for a small group of advanced students
           subtype:  workshop  a brief intensive course for a small group; emphasizes problem solving
           subtype:  GU_course__course_at_Griffith_Uni
              subtype:  1017INT
                 instance:  1017INT_2006semester2
              subtype:  1015INT
              subtype:  7007INT
              subtype:  3403INT
        subtype:  elementary_education  education in elementary subjects (reading and writing and arithmetic) provided to young students at a grade school
        subtype:  university_extension__extension__extension_service__extensionservice  an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who not enrolled as regular students
        subtype:  extracurricular_activity__extracurricularactivity  educational activities not falling within the scope of the regular curriculum
           subtype:  dramatics__dramatic  participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity
           subtype:  athletics__athletic  participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
        subtype:  higher_education  education provided by a college or university
        subtype:  secondary_education__secondaryeducation  education beyond the elementary grades provided by a high school or college preparatory school
        subtype:  work-study_program  an educational plan in which students alternate between paid employment and formal study
        subtype:  teaching_an_IS_related_subject
           subtype:  teaching_a_KM_related_subject
              subtype:  teaching_CGs
     subtype:  grooming__training__preparation  activity leading to skilled behavior
        subtype:  discipline  training to improve strength or self-control
        subtype:  exercise__practice_session__practice__drill  systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
           subtype:  fire_drill  an exercise intended to train people in duties and escape procedures to be followed in case of fire
           subtype:  manual_of_arms__manual  (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
           subtype:  military_drill__drill  training in marching and the use of weapons
              subtype:  close-order_drill__closeorderdrill  (military) military drill of troops in standard marching (shoulder-to-shoulder)
              subtype:  square-bashing  (British military slang) drill on a barracks square
           subtype:  rehearsal  (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory
           subtype:  dry_run__dryrun__rehearsal__run_through__runthrough  a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert); "he missed too many rehearsals"; "a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding"
              subtype:  dress_rehearsal__dressrehearsal  a full rehearsal shortly before the first performance
           subtype:  brushup__review  practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
              subtype:  rub_up__rubup  (British) a review that refreshes your memory; "I need a rub up on my Latin"
           subtype:  scrimmage  practice play between a football team's squads
           subtype:  shadowboxing  sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)
           subtype:  target_practice  practice in shooting at targets
        subtype:  military_training  training soldiers in military procedures
        subtype:  retraining  training for a new occupation
        subtype:  schooling.grooming  the training of an animal (especially the training of a horse for dressage)
        subtype:  skull_session__skullsession__skull_practice__skullpractice  teaching strategy to an athletic team
     subtype:  representation.activity  an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
        subtype:  modelling__model__modeling  a representation of something (usually on a smaller scale)
           subtype:  simulation  the act of simulating
              subtype:  war_game__wargame  a simulated battle for training military commanders
        subtype:  dramatization__dramatisation  a dramatic representation
           subtype:  guerrilla_theater__guerrillatheater__street_theater  dramatization of a social issue; enacted outside in a park or on the street
           subtype:  puppetry  a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets)
        subtype:  pageant__pageantry  an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
        subtype:  figuration.representation  representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory
           subtype:  symbolizing__symbolising  the act of representing something with a symbol
        subtype:  schematization__schematisation__diagramming  providing a chart or outline of a system
        subtype:  pictorial_representation__pictorialrepresentation__picturing  visual representation as by photography or painting
           subtype:  depiction__delineation__portrayal  representation by drawing or painting etc
              subtype:  portraiture  the activity of making portraits
           subtype:  tomography__imaging  (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body
              subtype:  X-raying__X-radiation  obtaining images by the use of X rays
                 subtype:  computed_tomography__CT__computerized_axial_tomography__computed_axial_tomography__CAT  a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct an image
              subtype:  sonography__ultrasonography  using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth
              subtype:  positron_emission_tomography__PET  using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
              subtype:  magnetic_resonance_imaging__MRI  the use of nuclear magnetic resonance of protons to produce proton density images
                 subtype:  functional_magnetic_resonance_imaging__fMRI  a form of magnetic resonance imaging of the brain that registers blood flow to functioning areas of the brain
              subtype:  radioscopy__radiology  examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation
                 subtype:  fluoroscopy  examination of body structures using a fluoroscope
           subtype:  picture_taking__picturetaking__photography  the act of taking and printing photographs
              subtype:  radiography  photography that uses other kinds of radiation than visible light
                 subtype:  roentgenography__xrayphotography  radiography that uses X-rays to produce a roentgenogram
                    subtype:  angiography  roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram
                    subtype:  arthrography  roentgenographic examination of a joint after injection of radiopaque contrast medium; produces an arthrogram
                       subtype:  arteriography  roentgenographic examination of arteries
                       subtype:  venography  roentgenographic examination of veins
                    subtype:  cholangiography  roentgenographic examination of the bile ducts after a contrast medium has been injected
                    subtype:  encephalography  roentgenography of the brain after spinal fluid has been replaced by a gas (usually oxygen); produces an encephalogram
                    subtype:  myelography  roentgenography of the spinal cord to detect possible lesions (usually after injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space)
                    subtype:  pyelography  roentgenography of the kidney and ureters (usually after injection with a radiopaque dye)
                       subtype:  intravenous_pyelography__intravenouspyelography__IVP  performing pyelography with intravenous injection of a contrast medium
                 subtype:  xeroradiography  radiography using X-rays and xerographic (rather than roentgenographic) techniques
              subtype:  xerography  forming an image by the action of light on a specially coated charged plate; the latent image is developed with powders that adhere only to electrically charged areas; "edge enhancement is intrinsic in xerography"
              subtype:  telephotography  photography using a telephoto lens
              subtype:  exposure.picture_taking  the act of exposing film to light
                 subtype:  overexposure  the act of exposing film to too much light or for too long a time
                 subtype:  underexposure  the act of exposing film to too little light or for too short a time
                 subtype:  time_exposure  exposure of a film for a relatively long time (more than half a second)
              subtype:  filming__cinematography__motion-picture_photography  the act of making a film
                 subtype:  take  the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
                    subtype:  retake  a shot or scene that is photographed again
                 subtype:  animation  the making of animated cartoons
     subtype:  creation__creative_activity  the human act of creating
     subtype:  dismantling__disassembly  the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery); "Russia and the US discussed the dismantling of their nuclear weapons"
     subtype:  puncture  the act of puncturing or perforating
     subtype:  search__hunt__hunting  the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
     subtype:  utilization__use__usage__utilisation__employment__exercise  the act of using; "the steps were worn from years of use"
     subtype:  measurement__measuring__measure__mensuration  the act or process of measuring; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"
     subtype:  organization.activity__organisation__arrangement  the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "in this new organization the container is much smaller"
     subtype:  grouping  the activity of putting things together in groups
     subtype:  supporting__support  the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"
     subtype:  continuation__continuance  the act of continuing or resuming an activity
     subtype:  procedure.activity__process__proces  a particular course of action intended to achieve a results; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"
     subtype:  ceremony  any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way; "the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine"; "he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball"; "he disposed of it without ceremony"
     subtype:  ceremony.activity  the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion; "an inaugural ceremony"
     subtype:  worship  the activity of worshipping
     subtype:  energizing__activating__activation  the activity of causing to have energy and be active
     subtype:  presentation  the activity of presenting something
     subtype:  concealing__concealment__hiding  the activity of keeping something secret
     subtype:  locating__placement__location__position__positioning__emplacement  the act of putting something in a certain place or location
     subtype:  supplying__provision__supply  the activity of supplying or providing something
     subtype:  demand.activity  the act of demanding; "the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money"
     subtype:  pleasure  an activity that affords enjoyment; "he puts duty before pleasure"
     subtype:  delectation  act of receiving pleasure from something
     subtype:  marketplace__market  the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold; "without competition there would be no market"; "they were driven from the marketplace"
     subtype:  readying__preparation  the activity of preparing
     subtype:  assistance__aid__help  the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose: "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
     subtype:  support.activity  the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times"
     subtype:  conduct__behavior__behaviour__doings  manner of acting or conducting yourself
     subtype:  behavior__behaviour  (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation
     subtype:  leadership__leading  the activity of leading; "his leadership inspired the team"
     subtype:  precedence__precession__precedency  the act of preceding (as in a ceremony)
     subtype:  solo  any activity that is performed alone without assistance
     subtype:  buzz  a confusion of activity and gossip; "the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued"
     subtype:  fun  violent and excited activity; "she asked for money and then the fun began"; (colloquial) "they began to fight like fun"
     subtype:  sin.activity__hell  (colloquial) violent and excited activity; "they began to fight like sin"
     subtype:  outlet__release  activity that releases or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"
     subtype:  last  a person's dying act; the last thing a person can do; "he breathed his last"
     subtype:  perturbation__disturbance  activity that is an intrusion or interruption; "he looked around for the source of the disturbance"; "there was a disturbance of neural function"
     subtype:  timekeeping  the act or process of determining the time
  subtype:  wearing__wear  the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment; "she bought it for everyday wear"
  subtype:  judgment__judgement__assessment  the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event; "they criticized my judgment of the contestants"
  subtype:  production.human_action  the act or process of producing something; "Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous"; "the production of white blood cells"
  subtype:  stay  continuing or remaining in a place or state; "they had a nice stay in Paris"; "a lengthy hospital stay"; "a four-month stay in bankruptcy court"
  subtype:  residency__residence__abidance  the act of dwelling in a place
  subtype:  inactivity  being inactive
  subtype:  laughter  the act of laughing; the manifestation of joy or mirth of scorn; "he enjoyed the laughter of the crowd"
  subtype:  hindrance__interference  the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
  subtype:  stoppage__stop  the act of stopping something; "the third baseman made some remarkable stops"; "stoppage of the flow resulted in a flood"
  subtype:  group_action__groupaction  action taken by a group of people
  subtype:  distribution  the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
  subtype:  permissive_waste__waste  (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
  subtype:  communicating__communication  the activity of communicating
  subtype:  speech_act  the use of language to perform some act

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