grav

/ (ɡræv) /

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noun

a unit of acceleration equal to the standard acceleration of free fall. 1 grav is equivalent to 9.806 65 metres per second per secondSymbol: g

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How to use grav in a sentence

He checked the proper switches, and felt the throbbing purr of the anti-grav motors as the ship slid in toward the landing slot.
The Link|Alan Edward Nourse
He continued the same association, employing Dupont Grav and Champlain.
Montreal 1535-1914 under the French Rgime|William Henry Atherton
J'en ai rapport quelques-uns o l'on a grav des chiffres, des lettres, et jusqu' de jolis paysages.
The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume II (of 3)|Leonard Williams
Thane looked down at the endless Norwegian forest, a thousand meters below his rented anti-grav scout.
Evil Out of Onzar|Mark Ganes

Branches of spruce brushed against the plastic cabin as the anti-grav settled into the forest.
Evil Out of Onzar|Mark Ganes