n the event of something coming in contact with the body
n the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)
n a suggestion of some quality
n a distinguishing style
n the act of putting two things together with no space between them
n a slight but appreciable amount
n a communicative interaction
n a slight attack of illness
n the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)
n the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin
n deftness in handling matters
n the feel of mechanical action
v make physical contact with, come in contact with
v perceive via the tactile sense
v affect emotionally
v be relevant to
v be in direct physical contact with; make contact
v have an effect upon
v deal with; usually used with a form of negation
v cause to be in brief contact with
v to extend as far as
v be equal to in quality or ability
v tamper with
v make a more or less disguised reference to
v comprehend
v consume
v color lightly