Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective moving or directed away from center, especially when spinning or traveling in a curve.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective moving or directed away from center, especially when spinning or traveling in a curve
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Examples
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From the bottom of the cylinder a tube runs down into the well or reservoir, and water from the well has access to the cylinder through another outward-moving valve.
General Science Bertha M. Clark
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That is to say, the inward-sweeping stream of consciousness is instantly met by an outward-moving activity of the brain which recognizes relationships between the objects proffered to the senses and the personality itself.
A Study of Poetry Bliss Perry 1907
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As the outward-moving stream of guests was once more in the corridor leading to the terrace, Marcella hurriedly made her way to Mrs. Lane.
Marcella Humphry Ward 1885
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This outward-moving ripple depicting the action of God in the world is related to our understanding of baptism, and not by the superficial coincidence that both involve water.
Heart, Mind, Soul, and Strength Weekend Fisher 2009
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This extra travel time results in a 320-year offset between the supernova's initial outward-moving flash and arrival of the dust's infrared echo at Earth.
Scientific Frontline by SFL ORG Educational News Network 2008
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This extra travel time results in a 320-year offset between the supernova's initial outward-moving flash and arrival of the dust's infrared echo at Earth.
SpaceRef Top Stories 2008
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This extra travel time results in a 320-year offset between the supernova's initial outward-moving flash and arrival of the dust's infrared echo at Earth.
SpaceRef Top Stories 2008
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This extra travel time results in a 320-year offset between the supernova's initial outward-moving flash and arrival of the dust's infrared echo at Earth.
SpaceRef Top Stories 2008
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This extra travel time results in a 320-year offset between the supernova's initial outward-moving flash and arrival of the dust's infrared echo at Earth.
SpaceRef Top Stories 2008
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