The Body

Vocabulary Word Groups - The Body

The words below are the most important words used when talking about all things related to the body. At the end of each group of words you will find a link to a page which has further Example Sentences and Definitions concerning that word group. Another link leads to the list with a pronunciation RealPlayer file for the correct pronunciation (standard North American accent) of the words.
The Body - Arms and Hands

elbow
finger
index finger / middle / little / ring
finger nail
fist
forearm
hand / left and right
palm
thumb
wrist

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The Body - Heads and Shoulders

chin

cheek

ear

eye

eyebrow

eyelash

forehead

hair

head

lip

mouth

neck

nose

nostril

jaw

shoulder

tooth (teeth)

tongue

throat

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The Body - Legs and Feet

ankle
calf
foot (feet)
heel
hips
knee
leg
shin
thigh
toe
big toe little toe
toenail

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The Body - The Trunk or Torso

bottom

chest

back

stomach

waist

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The Body - The Trunk or Torso

bottom

chest

back

stomach

waist

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The Body - Verbs Used with Different Parts of the Body

blink	eyes
glance	eyes
stare	eyes
wink	eye
point	finger
scratch	finger
kick	foot
clap	hands
punch	hands
shake	hands
slap	hands
smack	hands
nod	head
shake	head
kiss	lips
whistle	lips / mouth
eat	mouth
mutter	mouth
talk	mouth
taste	mouth
whisper	mouth
breathe	mouth / nose
smell	nose
sniff	nose
shrug	shoulders
bite	mouth
chew	mouth
stub	toe
lick	tongue
swallow	throat