Noun verb pairs are signs that use the same handshape, location, and orientation, but have a different movement.

That is, the verb of a noun verb pair generally has a single, continuous movement that is larger than the movement of the noun.

The noun of a noun verb pair, on the other hand, usually has a double movement that is smaller (and faster) than that of a verb.

This principle, in general,  can be used to create nouns out of verbs.  It's a handy way of enlarging your vocabulary.

Below are just a few examples of noun verb pairs: