Definition of motion

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Motion (v. t.) To direct or invite by a motion, as of the hand or head; as, to motion one to a seat..

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Antecedence :: Antecedence (n.) An apparent motion of a planet toward the west; retrogradation.
Pronation :: Pronation (n.) That motion of the forearm whereby the palm or palmar, surface is turned downward..
Motion :: Motion (n.) Change of pitch in successive sounds, whether in the same part or in groups of parts..
Flit :: Flit (v. i.) To move with celerity through the air; to fly away with a rapid motion; to dart along; to fleet; as, a bird flits away; a cloud flits along..
Seta :: Seta (n.) One of the movable chitinous spines or hooks of an annelid. They usually arise in clusters from muscular capsules, and are used in locomotion and for defense. They are very diverse in form..
Supine :: Supinator (n.) A muscle which produces the motion of supination.
Waggle :: Waggle (v. i.) To reel, sway, or move from side to side; to move with a wagging motion; to waddle..
Force :: Force (n.) Any action between two bodies which changes, or tends to change, their relative condition as to rest or motion; or, more generally, which changes, or tends to change, any physical relation between them, whether mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, magnetic, or of any other kind; as, the force of gravity; cohesive force; centrifugal force..
Wabble :: Wabble (n.) A hobbling, unequal motion, as of a wheel unevenly hung; a staggering to and fro..
Into :: Into (prep.) Expressing entrance, or a passing from the outside of a thing to its interior parts; -- following verbs expressing motion; as, come into the house; go into the church; one stream falls or runs into another; water enters into the fine vessels of plants..
Stopped :: Stoppage (n.) The act of stopping, or arresting progress, motion, or action; also, the state of being stopped; as, the stoppage of the circulation of the blood; the stoppage of commerce..
Joy :: "Joy (n.) The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by success, good fortune, and the like, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exhilaration of spirits; delight..
Eruption :: Eruption (n.) The act of breaking out or bursting forth; as: (a) A violent throwing out of flames, lava, etc., as from a volcano of a fissure in the earth's crust. (b) A sudden and overwhelming hostile movement of armed men from one country to another. Milton. (c) A violent commotion..
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
Opeidoscope :: Opeidoscope (n.) An instrument, consisting of a tube having one end open and the other end covered with a thin flexible membrance to the center of which is attached a small mirror. It is used for exhibiting upon a screen, by means of rays reflected from the mirror, the vibratory motions caused by sounds produced at the open end of the tube, as by speaking or singing into it..
Yerk :: Yerk (n.) A sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk.
Affection :: Affection (n.) Bent of mind; a feeling or natural impulse or natural impulse acting upon and swaying the mind; any emotion; as, the benevolent affections, esteem, gratitude, etc.; the malevolent affections, hatred, envy, etc.; inclination; disposition; propensity; tendency..
Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.
Unaffected :: Unaffected (a.) Not affected or moved; destitute of affection or emotion; uninfluenced.
Kinetic :: Kinetic (q.) Moving or causing motion; motory; active, as opposed to latent..
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