noun
Meaning 1
A wave for which gravity is the restoring force.
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Phrase guide
gravity wave
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noun
Meaning 2
A gravitational wave.
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Usage: proscribed
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noun
Meaning 3
(physics) a wave that is hypothesized to propagate gravity and to travel at the speed of light
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: gravitation wave
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Broader terms: wave, undulation
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