Manipulation

Definition:

The words in this frame describe the manipulation of an Entity by anAgent.

Ian SQUEEZED Mara's hand.

A number of lexemes listed in this frame also occur in the frame Cause-to-move (for example, push, yank). Only the non-motion uses of these words belong in this frame, e.g., combinations such as push at, push on, yank at.

FEs:

Core:
Agent [Agt]
Semantic Type
Sentient
The Agent manipulates an object. Agent typically refers to animate beings, but is also extended to mechanical and other inanimate objects. Agent is most frequently expressed as the external argument of verbs: A robot arm GRASPS the box on the conveyor belt and seals it.

Bodypart_of_agent [AgBP]
Semantic Type
Body_part
The part of the Agent's body being used to manipulate the Entity may also be expressed. While the default is for an Agent to use his/her hands, other body parts may be specified. This frame element usually occurs as a PP-complement.
       Kim GRASPED the needle between finger and thumb.
 

Entity [Enty]
The Entity being manipulated often occurs as the direct object of verbs: SQUEEZE the ball as many times as you can. Pat SQUEEZED Jo's hand.
Non-Core:

Depictive []
This FE identifies a depictive phrase describing the Agent or Bodypart_of_agent that holds throughout the action.

Duration [Dur]
Semantic Type
Duration
This FE identifies the Duration of the manipulation.

Instrument [Ins]
Semantic Type
Physical_entity
An entity directed by the Agent that interacts with the Entity to accomplish the action indicated by the target.
       Smithers NUDGED the insectwith a paper towel.
 

Locus [Locus]
The Agent's manipulation of an Entity may be further specified as being localized to some part of the Entity, a Locus. The Locus is usually expressed as a PP Complement.
       Pat SQUEEZED Jo by the hand.
 

Manner [Manr]
Semantic Type
Manner
Manner of performing an action

Means [Mns]
Semantic Type
State_of_affairs
An action by the Agent to accomplish the desired manipulation.
       Martin CLUTCHED it by pulling a rope attached to a pully which tightened the belt to the PVC
 

Place [Place]
Semantic Type
Locative_relation
The spatial setting in which the manipulation takes place.
       In the hallway he managed to GRABthe monarch by the ankles
 

Purpose [Purp]
Semantic Type
State_of_affairs
The Agent's purpose in performing the manipulation.
       The President GRABBED HOLD of the handle of the helicopter to avoid being blown away.
 

Reason []
Semantic Type
State_of_affairs
A state of affairs leading to the manipulation

Result [Result]
This FE identifies the Result of manipulation.

Time [Time]
Semantic Type
Time
When the Manipulation takes place
       I SEIZED the letter before he did.
 

Inherits From: Intentionally_affect
Is Inherited By: Ingestion
Subframe of:
Has Subframes:
Precedes:
Is Preceded by:
Uses: Observable_bodyparts
Is Used By: Attempt_distant_interaction_scenario, Cause_to_move_in_place
Perspective on:
Is perspectivized in:
Is Causative of:
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Lexical Units

Created by wooters on Wed Feb 07 16:11:50 CET 2001