forward motion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"During forward motion, touching the granite of the stone is not allowed. This will result in the stone being removed from play," they said.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
“Touching the granite at any time during the forward motion is not allowed,” the statement read.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
Fish and other large swimmers move by pushing water backward, generating forward motion through Newton's Third Law.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 6, 2026
It’s a story built from vivid episodes and long delays, where danger and temptation matter as much as forward motion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
I remember what he said about how he loved driving, the forward motion of it, like you might go anywhere.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
