Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

blitzkrieg

fight a quick and surprising war

 

track down

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

 

emulate

compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with

 

trigger

release or pull the trigger on

 

referee

be a referee or umpire in a sports competition

 

foul

commit a foul; break the rules

 

seal off

impose a blockade on

 

sweep

win an overwhelming victory in or on

 

flyfish

fish with flies as lures

 

block off

obstruct access to

 

charge

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

 

see

match or meet

 

hinder

put at a disadvantage

 

curl

play the Scottish game of curling

 

staff

serve on the staff of

 

hold off

resist and fight to a standoff

 

test

achieve a certain score or rating on a test

 

promote

be changed for a superior chess or checker piece

 

score

get a certain number or letter indicating quality or performance

 

carry

secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions)