direction+of+motion

  • 131steady motion — noun : motion in which the linear and angular velocity or either of them is constant * * * steady motion, motion of a fluid maintained at a velocity constant in magnitude and direction at any point …

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  • 132Contrary motion — Contrary Con tra*ry (? or ?; 48), a. [OE. contrarie, contraire, F. contraire, fr. L. contrarius, fr. contra. See {Contra }.] 1. Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds. [1913 Webster] And if ye walk contrary …

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