Sexual intercourse.
Something done, often so as to accomplish a purpose.
A religious performance or solemn function, i.e. action sermon, a sacramental sermon in the Scots Presbyterian Church.
The mechanism, that is the set of moving mechanical parts, of a keyboard instrument, like a piano, which transfers the motion of the key to the sound-making device.
The effort of performing or doing something.
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings).
A way of motion or functioning.
The way in which a mechanical device acts when used; especially a firearm.
Fast-paced activity.
The event or connected series of events, either real or imaginary, forming the subject of a play, poem, or other composition; the unfolding of the drama of events.
The distance separating the strings and the fretboard on a guitar or other string instrument.
A charge or other process in a law court (also called lawsuit and actio).
A mapping from a pairing of mathematical objects to one of them, respecting their individual structures. The pairing is typically a Cartesian product or a tensor product. The object that is not part of the output is said to act on the other object. In any given context, action is used as an abbreviation for a more fully named notion, like group action or left group action.
The attitude or position of the several parts of the body as expressive of the sentiment or passion depicted.
Combat.
spin put on the bowling ball.
The product of energy and time, especially the product of the Lagrangian and time.
The way in which cartridges are loaded, locked, and extracted from the mechanism.
arrogant
Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually a performance.
To act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect.
Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
An instance of watching or listening to digital media.
The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely, as for example lash, backlash, or slack.
Movement (of a pattern of light etc.)
An individual's performance in a sport or game.
A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.
Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
An attempt to move forward, as in a plan or strategy, for example by a business, investor, or political party.
The conduct, or course, of a game.
A short sequence of action within a game.
An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
A theatrical performance featuring actors.
To act with levity or thoughtlessness; to trifle; to be careless.
Contrary to fact, to give an appearance of being.
To be performed; (or of a film) to be shown.
To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.
To move to and fro.
To produce music (or a specified song or musical style) using (a specified musical instrument).
To compete against, in a game.
To act; to behave; to practice deception.
To perform in or at; to give performances in or at.
To produce music using a musical instrument.
To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.
To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
To kid; to joke; say something for amusement.
(in the scoring of games and sports) To be the opposing score to.
To gamble.
To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
To produce music.
To act or perform (a play).
To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to execute.
To put in action or motion.
To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording.
To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.