movement

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈmuːv.mənt/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

Physical motion between points in space.

Synonyms
motion
Antonyms
stasis
Example Sentences
  • I saw a movement in that grass on the hill.
2 Definition

A system or mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming motion, such as the wheelwork of a watch.

3 Definition

The impression of motion in an artwork, painting, novel etc.

4 Definition

A trend in various fields or social categories, a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals

Example Sentences
  • The labor movement has been struggling in America since the passage of the Taft-Hartley act in 1947.
5 Definition

A large division of a larger composition.

6 Definition

Melodic progression, accentual character, tempo or pace.

7 Definition

An instance of an aircraft taking off or landing.

Example Sentences
  • Albuquerque International Sunport serviced over 200,000 movements last year.
8 Definition

The deviation of a pitch from ballistic flight.

Example Sentences
  • The movement on his cutter was devastating.
9 Definition

A pattern in which pairs change opponents and boards move from table to table in duplicate bridge.

10 Definition

An act of emptying the bowels.

11 Definition

Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion.