GRAVITATIONAL FORCE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase gravitational force. (close relations)
Definition of GRAVITATIONAL FORCE
Best Alternative Words for GRAVITATIONAL FORCE
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gravity | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface • a manner that is serious and solemn • a solemn and dignified feeling | ||||||||
attraction | nounn | |||||||
noun • the force by which one object attracts another • an entertainment that is offered to the public • the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts • a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts • an entertainer who attracts large audiences | ||||||||
magnetism | nounn | |||||||
noun • attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force • the branch of science that studies magnetism | ||||||||
mass | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Churches) the celebration of the Eucharist • the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field • a musical setting for a Mass • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a sequence of prayers constituting the Christian Eucharistic rite • an ill-structured collection of similar things (objects or people) • a body of matter without definite shape • the common people generally • the property of something that is great in magnitude adjective satellite • formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole verb • join together into a mass or collect or form a mass | ||||||||
pull | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you • the force used in pulling • special advantage or influence • a device used for pulling something • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) • a sustained effort verb • cause to move by pulling • direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes • move into a certain direction • apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion • perform an act, usually with a negative connotation • bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover • steer into a certain direction • strain abnormally • cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense • operate when rowing a boat • rein in to keep from winning a race • tear or be torn violently • hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing • strip of feathers • remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense • take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for • take away | ||||||||
weight | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity • sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms • the relative importance granted to something • an artifact that is heavy • an oppressive feeling of heavy force • a system of units used to express the weight of something • a unit used to measure weight • (statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance verb • weight down with a load • present with a bias | ||||||||
gravitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface • movement downward resulting from gravitational attraction • a figurative movement toward some attraction | ||||||||
gravitational attraction | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface |