free fall


free fall

noun

Definition of FREE FALL

1
: the condition of unrestrained motion in a gravitational field; also : such motion
2
a : the part of a parachute jump before the parachute opens b : a rapid and continuing drop or decline <a free fall in stock prices>
free–fall intransitive verb

Examples of FREE FALL

  1. Sales were in free fall.

First Known Use of FREE FALL

1919

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