| curve |
a line that bends smoothly in one direction without any straight parts or angles. [1/5 definitions] |
| direct current |
an electric current that flows in one direction. |
| dodge |
to avoid something by moving quickly aside or changing direction. [3/5 definitions] |
| downstream |
in the direction that a stream or current is flowing. [2 definitions] |
| draw |
to move in a certain direction, especially away from or near to something. [1/8 definitions] |
| east |
the direction in front of a person facing the rising sun. [2/7 definitions] |
| exposure |
position in relation to the sun, wind, or compass direction. [1/6 definitions] |
| face |
to turn or be placed so that the front is to a particular direction (usually followed by "on" or "toward"). [1/8 definitions] |
| gridlock |
a traffic jam in which no vehicles can move in any direction because key streets are blocked by traffic. |
| gyroscope |
an instrument with a turning wheel, mounted on an axis that can turn in any direction. When the axis turns, the wheel stays level. Gyroscopes are used to help keep ships and airplanes on course. |
| hand |
side or direction. [1/11 definitions] |
| head |
to move toward a certain goal or in a certain direction. [1/10 definitions] |
| home |
in the direction pointed to or aimed at. [1/9 definitions] |
| hook |
the curve of a ball in the direction opposite to the throwing or striking hand. [1/10 definitions] |
| hypnosis |
a condition like sleep that is caused by the direction of another person. People under hypnosis may do or say things as directed or suggested by the person who has put them in this condition. |
| into |
in the direction of. [1/5 definitions] |
| invert |
to reverse the order, position, or direction of. [1/2 definitions] |
| jet engine |
an engine that causes forward movement by the power of a stream of gases being forced out under pressure in the opposite direction. Jet engines are often used in aircraft. |
| lane |
a marked route for traffic going in one direction, as for a line of cars on a highway or for a single swimmer or runner in a race. [1/4 definitions] |
| lead1 |
to give direction to; show the way to; guide. [1/13 definitions] |
| lengthwise |
in the direction of the longer or longest side. |