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Physical actions > Move > Move in a direction > Move down > Fall

Preferred term

7.2.2.5.1Fall  

Definition

  • Use this domain for words referring to something falling--for something to move down under the influence of gravity.

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Scope note

  • What words refer to falling? fall, drop, fall on. What words refer to accidentally falling from a high position? fall off, take a fall, tumble, be thrown. What words refer to falling from a very high position? plunge, plummet. What words refer to falling from a standing position? fall down, fall over, have a fall, fall flat on your face, collapse, topple over, keel over, go head over heels, fall headlong. What words refer to almost falling? trip, slip, stumble, lose your balance, lose your footing, keep your balance, stay up. What words refer to falling off of something? fall from, fall out, come off. What words refer to the act of falling? fall (n), avalanche. What words refer to slowly falling? sink slowly, float down, drift down, settle. What words refer to something like rain or leaves falling through the air? fall, drop, come down, parachute. What words refer to letting something fall? drop. What words refer to something falling onto its side? fall over, topple over, tip over. What words refer to a building falling? fall down, collapse, fall in, cave in. What words refer to causing someone to fall? knock down, push over, trip, knock someone to the ground, bring down. What words refer to causing something to fall? knock over, upset, tip over, overturn. What words refer to water falling? cascade, cataract, pour, precipitate, shower. What words refer to falling into water? sink, fall overboard, plunge into, fall into, plop, plunk. What words refer to the force that causes things to fall? gravity. What words refer to keeping something from falling? hold up, prop up, brace.

Notation

  • 7.2.2.5.1

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https://w3id.org/MoRe-SFB1475/CT/concepts/3312602327

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