John hit Keith on his chest with his head.

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1) John hit Keith on his chest with his head.

2) He hit him with his hands and legs.

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1. John headbutted Keith's chest.
2. He punched and kicked him.
 

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1. John headbutted Keith's chest.
2. He punched and kicked him.

If in any case we have use "hands or legs or both" then what should we use "by" or "with"? I am confused.
 

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And when you think about it, it's odd that we include 'head' in 'headbutting'. When animals butt something, we know they're using their head, so I'm not sure why we include 'head' with humans. Otherwise if you're not using your head, you're not butting - you're kicking, punching, slapping, or whatever other form of attack.

I suppose you could run backwards into your opponent and try to buttbutt them, but that strikes me as ineffective. :turn-l:
 

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Those of use who've played football and/or watch wrestling usually refer to that as a shoulder block.
 

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You could probably buttbutt someone if you had the inclination.

"Butt me no butts!" (attr. to Shakespeare)

PS: Oops, I didn't see that Skrej had anteceded me. Sorry Skrej.
 
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If in any case we have use "hands or legs or both" then what should we use "by" or "with"? I am confused.

She slapped him with her left hand.
I kicked him with my left leg and it hurt.
 

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I suppose you could run backwards into your opponent and try to buttbutt them, but that strikes me as ineffective. :turn-l:

:lol:
 
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