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noun

gravity

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

In a sentence

Six example sentences with gravity, each labelled with its topic.

  • A feather and a hammer fall together on the moon because gravity pulls both at the same rate without air.

    Science

  • Satellites drift out of position over months, and engineers fire small thrusters to correct for gravity from the moon and sun.

    Technology

  • Climbers train on overhangs precisely because gravity works hardest there, pulling the body away from the wall at every move.

    Fitness

  • A high arc lets gravity bring the ball down steeply into the hoop, giving the shot a wider target.

    Basketball

  • The game's physics engine models gravity faithfully, so a dropped crate accelerates exactly as it would on Earth.

    Gaming

  • A stone arch works with gravity, turning the downward pull of every block into a squeeze that holds the whole curve together.

    Architecture

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