Definition of motion

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Motion (v. t.) To direct or invite by a motion, as of the hand or head; as, to motion one to a seat..

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Jigjog :: Jigjog (a.) Having a jolting motion.
Rudder :: Rudder (n.) The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment..
Unseconded :: Unseconded (a.) Not seconded; not supported, aided, or assisted; as, the motion was unseconded; the attempt was unseconded..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To make a sudden impression upon, as by a blow; to affect sensibly with some strong emotion; as, to strike the mind, with surprise; to strike one with wonder, alarm, dread, or horror..
Skag :: Skag (n.) An additional piece fastened to the keel of a boat to prevent lateral motion. See Skeg.
Start :: Start (n.) A convulsive motion, twitch, or spasm; a spasmodic effort..
English :: English (v. t.) To strike (the cue ball) in such a manner as to give it in addition to its forward motion a spinning motion, that influences its direction after impact on another ball or the cushion..
Hurry :: Hurry (n.) The act of hurrying in motion or business; pressure; urgency; bustle; confusion.
To-do :: To-do (n.) Bustle; stir; commotion; ado.
Seesaw :: Seesaw (a.) Moving up and down, or to and fro; having a reciprocating motion..
Encumber :: Encumber (v. t.) To impede the motion or action of, as with a burden; to retard with something superfluous; to weigh down; to obstruct or embarrass; as, his movements were encumbered by his mantle; his mind is encumbered with useless learning..
Course :: Course (n.) A series of motions or acts arranged in order; a succession of acts or practices connectedly followed; as, a course of medicine; a course of lectures on chemistry..
Lockjaw :: Lockjaw (n.) A contraction of the muscles of the jaw by which its motion is suspended; a variety of tetanus.
Emotion :: Emotion (n.) A moving of the mind or soul; excitement of the feelings, whether pleasing or painful; disturbance or agitation of mind caused by a specific exciting cause and manifested by some sensible effect on the body..
Polygraph :: Polygraph (n.) An instrument for detecting deceptive statements by a subject, by measuring several physiological states of the subject, such as pulse, heartbeat, and sweating. The instrument records these parameters on a strip of paper while the subject is asked questions designed to elicit emotional responses when the subject tries to deceive the interrogator. Also called lie detector.
Lascivious :: Lascivious (a.) Tending to produce voluptuous or lewd emotions.
Movement :: Movement (n.) Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion.
Speed :: Speed (n.) The act or state of moving swiftly; swiftness; velocity; rapidly; rate of motion; dispatch; as, the speed a horse or a vessel..
Rotal :: Rotal (a.) Relating to wheels or to rotary motion; rotary.
Quiver :: Quiver (v. i.) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.
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