transitive. To move (something) gradually, carefully, or laboriously into or out of some position or state, typically by exerting force against…

transitive. To alternate the direction of, esp. backwards and forwards; to cause to oscillate. Now Mechanics.

transitive. To work or move with an action like that of the handle or piston of a pump, esp. to move vigorously up and down.

transitive. To move backwards and forwards. Chiefly U.S.; also technical in to gig back (the carriage of a sawmill after the cut is made). Cf. jig, v.

To move (a thing) to and fro, or up and down; to lead (an examinee) to and fro in a subject of examination and not straight on.

transitive. To shake in greeting (a person's hand, or a person by the hand) as if working a pump-handle; to move (an arm, etc.) in such a manner…

transitive. To move to and fro as in playing the trombone (humorous). rare.

transitive. To manipulate or manoeuvre as a yo-yo. Usually with adverbial phrase indicating direction.