sideways motion

collocation in English

meaningsofsidewaysandmotion

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sideways
adverb
adjective
uk
/ˈsaɪd.weɪz/us
/ˈsaɪd.weɪz/
in a direction to the left or right, not forwards ...
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motion
noun
uk
/ˈməʊ.ʃən/us
/ˈmoʊ.ʃən/
the act or process of moving, or a particular action ...
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(Definition ofsidewaysandmotionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The rudimentary purpose of the keel is to convert thesidewaysmotionof the wind when it is abeam into forward motion.
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In addition to rotation, surge (forward and backward motions), sway (sidewaysmotion) or heave (up and down motions) can be problematic with some technologies.
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Athletes aim to move the pelvis forward, and to minimizesidewaysmotionin order to achieve maximum forward propulsion.
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They can result from the disalignment of the jaw or the horse is not chewing in a propersidewaysmotion.
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Both methods intend to prevent relativesidewaysmotionbetween the axle and body of the car.
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The piston also exhibits an interestingsidewaysmotion.
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If there was anysidewaysmotion, the pilot could slip-turn to a new heading in an effort to cancel out the drift.
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This allows the cylinder to revolve by being brushed against an object or the inertia from a suddensidewaysmotion.
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The performance gestures consist of often abrupt sideways motions of the arms and the torso.
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In practice, it was generally simpler to have the aircraft fly in such a way to zero out anysidewaysmotionbefore the drop, and thereby eliminate this factor.
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The other function transmits sideways motions of the leg, which creates rolling motions around the long axis of the ski.
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