'V n on n' - Construction 19
| Name: | the drum your fingers on something construction |
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| Description: | A person or entity hits something with something. The NP following 'on' indicates the place. |
| Verbs: | bang, catch, drum, hammer, rap, slap, snag, strike, wipe |
| Example: | He drummed his fingers on the desk. (BNC) |
| Membership: | physical; impact |
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