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free fall Definition

free fall

noun

  1. the unchecked fall of anything through space, the atmosphere, a vacuum, etc., esp. the part of a parachutist's jump before the parachute is opened
  2. any unchecked, usually rapid, decline, as in value, status, or stability

free-fall Definition

free·-fall (frē′fôl′)

noun

free fall (sense )

intransitive verb -·fell′-fel′, -·fall′en-fôl′ən, -·fall′ing

to undergo, experience, or move in a free fall

free-fall Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bomb: The enthusiasm of NATO Governments for the removal of the free-fall bombs, however, is somewhat doubtful.
  • role: During May-September 1971, 387 was converted back to the free-fall role and returned to Scampton.
  • time: The free-fall time of the cloud is 190,000 years and the simulation covers 266,000 years.
  • parachutist: P. G. Hearn ( 1945-51 ) obtained a degree at Hull and then joined the R.A.F. to become an expert free-fall parachutist.
  • descent: I am going to be focusing on discussing a full-blown free-fall descent down the TM rabbit hole.
  • jump: We are looking for adventurous people to take part in an exhilarating 12,000ft free-fall parachute jump.