precession | ||
1. | [ noun ] the motion of a spinning body (as a top) in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone | |
Related terms: | motion | |
2. | [ noun ] the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony) | |
Synonyms: | precedency precedence | |
Related terms: | activity predate precede precede | |
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