S: (n) hit, hitting, striking (the act of contacting one thing with another) "repeated hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she finally got a hit"
S: (n) dig, jab (the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow) "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
S: (n) kiss (a light glancing touch) "there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing"
S: (n) catch, grab, snatch, snap (the act of catching an object with the hands) "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
S: (n) handling, manipulation (the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means)
S: (n) grope (the act of groping; and instance of groping)
S: (n) palpation, tactual exploration (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))