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free fall n 1. (Physics / General Physics) free descent of a body in which the gravitational force is the only force acting on it 2. (Engineering / Aeronautics) the part of a parachute descent before the parachute opens A parachute maneuver in which the parachute is manually activated at the discretion of the jumper or automatically at a preset altitude. See also airdrop; air movement; free drop; high velocity drop; low velocity drop. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations free fall n (Parachuting) in free fall → in caduta libera free fall n (Parachuting) in free fall → in caduta libera How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The rest of the Golden Knight team followed, free-falling from an aircraft at speeds of up to 120 mph. Walker even answers such nagging questions as whether it's best to lie down, stand still, or jump in a free-falling elevator. Miller says Ontario needs clear environmental standards to treat free-falling sewage with a regulatory system to inspect and monitor fish farm operations. |
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