backward motion

collocation in English

meaningsofbackwardandmotion

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backward
adjective
uk
/ˈbæk.wəd/us
/ˈbæk.wɚd/
not ...
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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 ofbackwardandmotionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The generation algorithms for various gaits are investigated, namely, singlestride gaits withbackwardmotionand fault-tolerant features, and multi-stride gaits with standing wave feature.
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The body support phase consists of the straightbackwardmotionof the four legs simultaneously.
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The following strategy is a complete description of thebackwardmotion.
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This allows the equipment to achieve many spray-extraction cycles independent of the forward orbackwardmotionof the machine.
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This term describes thebackwardmotionof the subduction zone relative to the motion of the plate which is being subducted.
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Flight occurs either as hovering, or as forward orbackwardmotion.
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When the clutch is disengaged the tractor can be easily moved in forward orbackwardmotion.
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The inverse is true if the pitcher is moving away from the man; he will catch balls less frequently because of the pitcher'sbackwardmotion(the frequency decreases).
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Intuitively this occurs because 'vertical' gradients enhance the small imbalance between the forward and backward motions during a wave cycle.
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The strategy for single-stride gait allows both forward and backward motions, and has fault-tolerant feature.
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The pawl bears against the surface at an angle so that anybackwardmotionwill cause the pawl to jam against the surface and thus prevent any furtherbackwardmotion.
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The caterpillar has two abdominal appendages which serve as triggers to initiate abackwardmotionby which it grasps prey insects using spiny pair of forelegs.
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The animal relies on the forward and backward motions of its head and neck to maintain balance and the counter momentum while galloping.
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In addition to rotation, surge (forward and backward motions), sway (sideways motion) or heave (up and down motions) can be problematic with some technologies.
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