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
Similar spelling:   procession
  precess
  processional
  precision
  processing
  process
  projection
  prosecution
  progestin
  preseason
  projectionist
  prosecute
  projected
  progesterone
  processor
  processed
  preciosity