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gravity escapement
nounVery low (Technical term)
/ˈɡræv.ə.ti ɪˈskeɪp.mənt/A specialised mechanism in pendulum clocks that uses the weight (gravity) of the pendulum to release the gear train in a controlled way, improving accuracy.
gravity fault
nounC2
/ˈɡrævɪti fɔːlt/A geological fault where the hanging wall has moved down relative to the footwall, typically caused by extensional tectonic forces.
gravity feed
nounC1
/ˈɡræv.ə.ti ˌfiːd/A system where a liquid or granular substance flows downward due to gravity alone, without mechanical pumping.
gravity hinge
nounVery Low
/ˈɡræv.ə.ti hɪndʒ/A specialized mechanical hinge designed to allow a door or gate to close automatically under its own weight (gravity), typically by offsetting its pivot point.
gravity meter
nounLow-frequency (technical)
/ˈɡræv.ɪ.ti ˌmiː.tər/A scientific instrument for measuring the acceleration due to gravity at a specific location on Earth.
gravity platform
nounLow (specialist/technical)
/ˈɡræv.ɪ.ti ˈplæt.fɔːm/A type of offshore oil and gas platform that remains fixed to the seabed primarily through its own immense weight and large base structure, rather than through piled foundations.
gravity railroad
nounRare / Historical
/ˈɡræv.ə.ti ˈreɪl.rəʊd/A type of railroad where the weight of loaded cars moving downhill provides the primary motive force to pull empty cars back uphill.
gravity scale
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency / Technical
/ˈɡræv.ɪ.ti ˌskeɪl/An instrument or graduated system used to measure the specific gravity or relative density of a liquid or solid material.
gravity wave
nounLow (C2)
/ˈɡræv.ɪ.ti weɪv/A wave disturbance in a fluid medium or a gravitational field, where gravity is the dominant restoring force.
gravity wind
nounC1/C2 (Academic/Technical)
/ˈɡræv.ɪ.ti wɪnd/A wind generated by the downward flow of cold, dense air under the influence of gravity, typically down a slope from a higher elevation.
gravlax
nounLow
/ˈɡrɑːvlæks/A Scandinavian dish of raw salmon cured with salt, sugar, and dill.
gravol
nounLow-medium (high frequency in Canada, very low elsewhere)
/ˈɡrævɒl/A proprietary brand name for an anti-nausea and anti-motion sickness medication (Dimenhydrinate).
gravure
nounC1/C2
/ɡrəˈvjʊə/A type of printing process that uses an engraved or etched plate, especially a metal cylinder.
gravy
nounB1
/ˈɡreɪvi/A sauce, usually made from meat juices and often thickened with flour, served with meat and other dishes.
gravy boat
nounLow
/ˈɡreɪvi bəʊt/A low, boat-shaped pitcher or jug, often with a spout and handle, used for serving gravy or sauce at the table.
gravy train
nounC2
/ˈɡreɪvi treɪn/A job or situation that provides considerable profit or benefits for minimal effort.
gray
adjectivenounverb-ambitransitiveC2 (Very High)
/ɡreɪ/A color intermediate between black and white, lacking or having only weak chromatic hue; achromatic, often described as a mixture of black and white.
gray birch
nounC1
/ɡreɪ bɜːtʃ/A species of birch tree (Betula populifolia) native to northeastern North America, characterized by grayish-white bark that does not peel easily and triangular leaves.
gray body
nounLow
/ɡreɪ ˈbɒdi/An ideal physical object that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation, regardless of frequency or angle of incidence.
gray card
nounLow (C1-C2)
/ˈɡreɪ ˌkɑːd/A neutral reference card, typically mid-gray, used in photography and videography to establish correct exposure, colour balance, and lighting levels.

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