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movements

/ˈmuːv.mənts/

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Physical motion between points in space.

Examples :

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

action body physiology

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

Examples :

"The clockmaker carefully oiled the delicate movements inside the antique clock to ensure it kept accurate time. "

system technology machine function part technical

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

Examples :

"The artist captured the dancer's graceful movements with quick, flowing brushstrokes, making the painting seem alive. "

art style literature

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

Examples :

"The labor movement has been struggling in America since the passage of the Taft-Hartley act in 1947."

politics culture group society

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A large division of a larger composition.

Examples :

"The symphony was long, but I especially enjoyed the cheerful melodies of the second and fourth movements. "

music part structure

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Melodic progression, accentual character, tempo or pace.

Examples :

"The dance instructor demonstrated the subtle movements required to properly execute the waltz. "

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An instance of an aircraft taking off or landing.

Examples :

"Albuquerque International Sunport serviced over 200,000 movements last year."

vehicle traffic

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The deviation of a pitch from ballistic flight.

Examples :

"The movement on his cutter was devastating."

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

Examples :

"The duplicate bridge tournament used a specific set of movements, ensuring each pair played against different opponents and tables. "

game entertainment

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An act of emptying the bowels.

Examples :

""The doctor asked about the frequency of my bowel movements to check if I was constipated." "

medicine body physiology

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Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion.

Examples :

"Her thoughtful movements of sympathy and understanding helped her friend cope with the loss. "