force field
Americannoun
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force fields
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Physics. a field of any type of energy, such as gravitational, magnetic, or electric, that surrounds and affects something.
Figure 2 shows the electrical force fields surrounding the positive and negative charges that produce them.
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Chemistry. a method of calculating the amount of potential energy acting between particles, atoms, or molecules.
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(in fantasy and science fiction) a space around a planet, spacecraft, etc., in which some kind of energy or special power operates as a barrier.
The island is surrounded by a magical force field that keeps the villains safely locked up and away from the mainland.
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a particularly intense emotional or spiritual energy, charisma, aura, vibe, etc., that has the effect either of drawing others closer or of keeping them away.
It’s not always safe to self-reveal—I know when I can let down my guard, and when I need to have the force field up.
The eyes of the ancient statue glittered with an unsettling intelligence and grace, and I was captured by the force field of a powerful presence.
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Etymology
Origin of force field
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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A company called Bear Busters said it has installed wiring—an electric force field that delivers a shock—for about 6,000 properties so far.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Perhaps he’s protected by an invisible force field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
“Everything started getting covered in a thick veil. It was like there was a force field around him that I couldn’t get through,” she explained.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 2, 2026
Choi — known best as the creator of the gourmet Korean-Mexican taco truck Kogi and for his turn on “The Chef Show” with Jon Favreau — calls it a kind of force field.
From Salon ● May 19, 2025
Since Mags seems to have no ill effects from the nuts, Peeta collects bunches of them and fries them by bouncing them off the force field.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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