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forward motion

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Gradually the forward motion of the ship ceased and at last Damis rose with an effort and shut off the bow motors.

By keeping your hand on the clutch lever you may stop forward motion instantly if anything goes wrong.

But there was no inch of forward motion, and Ford gave it up.

They make a great noise and a terrible jarring, and put forth desperate efforts, but no forward motion is produced.

In low gear I drove a block, then stopped and waited till a clear ten feet ahead permitted another painfully slow forward motion.

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On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to forward motion, such as: alternative, approach, course, line, path, and progress.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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