spinning top

British

noun

another name for top 2

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This kind of motion is similar to the gentle wobble of a spinning top as it turns.

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This pattern points to a process known as "jet precession," which refers to a gradual shift in the direction of the jets over time, similar to the slow wobble of a spinning top.

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This pattern can be traced to a pair of topping candles with two dojis and a spinning top in late October and early November.

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Last week it did record a spinning top candle, which often points to selling pressure abating.

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Then in 2020, Gaia uncovered that this warped disc slowly oscillates over time, similar to the motion of a spinning top.

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