movement

Definitions

1. noun

   Physical motion between points in space.

   Examples

   • The dancer's movement was graceful and precise.
   • Sensors detected movement in the hallway.
   ≈motion≠stasis
2. noun

   A set of moving parts that makes a machine work, such as inside a watch.

   Examples

   • The watchmaker replaced the worn movement inside the old clock.
   • This watch has a fine Swiss movement.
3. noun

   The feeling of motion in an artwork or story.

   Examples

   • The painting has a wonderful sense of movement.
   • The dance gave the whole piece a feeling of movement.
4. noun

   A group of people who work together for a common aim.

   Examples

   • She joined the movement for equal rights.
   • The labor movement has fought for better pay for many years.
5. noun

   One of the main parts of a long piece of music.

   Examples

   • The symphony's second movement is slow and sad.
   • The orchestra played the first movement beautifully.
6. noun

   The way a melody moves and its speed.

   Examples

   • The melody's movement gave the piece a restless feeling.
   • The conductor slowed the movement of the final part.
7. noun

   A takeoff or landing of an aircraft.

   Examples

   • The airport handles hundreds of movements each day.
   • Air traffic control tracked every movement on the runway.
8. noun

   In baseball, the way a pitched ball curves in the air.

   Examples

   • The pitcher used late movement to fool batters.
   • His fastball has surprising movement for its speed.
9. noun

   In the card game bridge, the plan for how players and cards move between tables.

   Examples

   • The club used a set movement for the bridge night.
   • Players followed the movement sheet to find their next table.
10. noun

    A short way to say bowel movement, when you empty your bowels.

    Examples

    • The doctor asked about his last movement.
    • She had not had a movement in two days.