<def-root>The words in this frame describe the manipulation of an <fen>Entity</fen> by an <fen>Agent</fen>. Generally, this implies that the <fen>Entity</fen> is not deeply or permanently physically affected, nor is it overall moved from one place to another.
<ex><fex name="Agent">Ian</fex> <t>squeezed</t> <fex name="Entity">Mara's hand</fex>.</ex>
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A number of lexemes listed in this frame also occur in the Cause_motion frame (for example, <ment>push, yank</ment>). Only the non-motion uses of these words belong in this frame, e.g., combinations such as <ment>push at, push on, yank at</ment>. </def-root>
<def-root>The <fen>Agent</fen> manipulates an object. <fen>Agent</fen> typically refers to animate beings, but is also extended to mechanical and other inanimate objects. <fen>Agent</fen> is most frequently expressed as the external argument of verbs:
<ex><fex name="Agent">A robot arm</fex> <t>grasps</t> the box on the conveyor belt and seals it.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>The <fen>Entity</fen> being manipulated often occurs as the direct object of verbs:
<ex><t>Squeeze</t> <fex name="Entity">the ball</fex> as many times as you can.</ex>
<ex>Pat <t>squeezed</t> <fex name="Entity">Jo's hand</fex>.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>The <fen>Agent</fen>'s manipulation of an <fen>Entity</fen> may be further specified as being localized to some part of the <fen>Entity</fen>, a <fen>Locus</fen>. The <fen>Locus</fen> is usually expressed as a PP Complement.
<ex>Pat <t>squeezed</t> Jo <fex name="Locus">by the hand</fex>.</ex>
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<def-root>The part of the <fen>Agent</fen>'s body being used to manipulate the <fen>Entity</fen> may also be expressed. While the default is for an <fen>Agent</fen> to use his/her hands, other body parts may be specified. This frame element usually occurs as a PP-complement.
<ex>Kim <t>grasped</t> the needle <fex name="Bodypart_of_agent">between finger and thumb</fex>.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>This FE identifies the <fen>Duration</fen> of the manipulation.</def-root>
<def-root>The <fen>Manner</fen> of performing an action.</def-root>
<def-root>This FE identifies the <fen>Result</fen> of manipulation.</def-root>
<def-root>When the manipulation takes place
<ex>I <t>seized</t> the letter <fex name="Time">before he did</fex>.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>The <fen>Agent</fen>'s purpose in performing the manipulation.
<ex>The President <t>grabbed</t> <t>hold</t> of the handle of the helicopter <fex name="Purp">to avoid being blown away</fex>.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>An entity directed by the <fen>Agent</fen> that interacts with the <fen>Entity</fen> to accomplish the action indicated by the target.
<ex>Smithers <t>nudged</t> the insect <fex name="Instrument">with a paper towel</fex>.</ex></def-root>
<def-root>An action by the <fen>Agent</fen> to accomplish the desired manipulation.
<ex>Martin <t>clutched</t> it <fex name="Means">by pulling a rope attached to a pully which tightened the belt to the PVC</fex></ex></def-root>
<def-root>The spatial setting in which the manipulation takes place.
<ex><fex name="Place">In the hallway</fex> he managed to <t>grab</t>the monarch by the ankles</ex></def-root>
<def-root>This FE identifies a depictive phrase describing the <fen>Agent</fen> or <fen>Bodypart_of_agent</fen> that holds throughout the action.</def-root>
<def-root>A state of affairs leading to the manipulation.</def-root>
<def-root>Expressions marked with this extra-thematic FE modify a non-iterative use of the target, and indicate that it is conceived as embedded within an iterated series of similar events or states.</def-root>
Intentionally_act
Ingestion
Aiming
Body_parts
Cause_to_move_in_place
Attempt_distant_interaction_scenario
Cause_motion
COD: grasp tightly with one's hand.
COD: try desperately to move something with the hands.
FN: grasp and hold tightly
COD: touch or feel with the fingers.
COD: seize suddenly and roughly.
COD: seize and hold firmly.
COD: take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.
FN: work (something) with the hands
FN: rub (muscles or joints) with the hands so as to relieve tension or pain.
COD: pinch, squeeze, or bite sharp
FN: to poke or prod
COD: feel or scrape with a paw or hoof.
COD: grip (the flesh) tightly and sharply between finger and thumb.
FN: to exert force on something towards oneself
FN: exert force on something away from oneself
COD: take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
COD: firmly press from opposite or all sides, typically with the fingers.
FN: to pull on something hard and suddenly
COD: twist or pull with a small but sharp movement.
COD: squeeze (someone's hand) tightly.
FN: to tug on something causing it to move
COD: use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
COD: feel or fondle (someone) for sexual pleasure, especially against their will.
COD: move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface).
COD: apply firm pressure against the surface of, using a repeated back and forth motion
COD: grasp
COD: an act of pulling something.
COD: pass the tongue over (something), typically in order to taste, moisten, or clean it.
COD: bring one's hand or another part of one's body into contact with.
COD: touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love, affection, or greeting.
COD: touch or stroke gently or lovingly.
COD: a gentle or loving touch.
COD: move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface).
FN: to manipulate with the finger, usually irregularly
FN: to grasp, especially with one's hands or arms
FN: touch lightly, often causing uncontrollable laughter and other reactions
FN: hold (esp. said of merchandise).
FN: Touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love, care, or greeting
FN: touch somewhat forcefully with the end of a relatively long, thin object.