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terms | freefalls |

As a noun terms

is .

As a verb freefalls is

(freefall).

terms

English

Noun

(head)

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    freefalls

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (freefall)

    • freefall

    English

    Alternative forms

    * free fall (noun only) * free-fall

    Noun

    (wikipedia freefall) (-)
  • (physics) The state of being in a motion affected by no acceleration (force) other than that provided by gravity.
  • (common usage) The state of falling with no interference from outside forces other than the air resistance (no open parachute, etc.)
  • (by extension) The state of worsening out of control.
    • As civil war continues in Iraq, the U.S. president's approval ratings are in freefall .
  • (as a modifier) Of or related to freefall in any sense.

    • Derived terms

    * accelerated free fall * acceleration of free fall * free-fall style * free-fall time * in freefall * progressive free fall * universality of free fall

    Verb

  • To drop in a state of freefall .
    • A base jumper attempts to freefall for as long as possible before triggering the parachute.

    Derived terms

    * free-falling