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• Weight training — This article is about strength training using weight (gravity) to generate resistance to contraction. For basic principles on increasing the strength of muscles, see strength training. A complete weight training workout can be performed with a… …   Wikipedia

• gravity — n. seriousness 1) to grasp the gravity (of a situation) weight 2) specific; zero gravity 3) the center; force of gravity * * * [ grævɪtɪ] force of gravity zero gravity [ weight ] specific the center [ seriousness ] to grasp the gravity (of a… …   Combinatory dictionary

• Weight — Weight, n. [OE. weght, wight, AS. gewiht; akin to D. gewigt, G. gewicht, Icel. v[ae]tt, Sw. vigt, Dan. v[ae]gt. See {Weigh}, v. t.] [1913 Webster] 1. The quality of being heavy; that property of bodies by which they tend toward the center of the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Weight of observation — Weight Weight, n. [OE. weght, wight, AS. gewiht; akin to D. gewigt, G. gewicht, Icel. v[ae]tt, Sw. vigt, Dan. v[ae]gt. See {Weigh}, v. t.] [1913 Webster] 1. The quality of being heavy; that property of bodies by which they tend toward the center… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Gravity — Grav i*ty, n.; pl. {Gravities}. [L. gravitas, fr. gravis heavy; cf. F. gravit[ e]. See {Grave}, a., {Grief}.] 1. The state of having weight; beaviness; as, the gravity of lead. [1913 Webster] 2. Sobriety of character or demeanor. Men of gravity… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Gravity battery — Gravity Grav i*ty, n.; pl. {Gravities}. [L. gravitas, fr. gravis heavy; cf. F. gravit[ e]. See {Grave}, a., {Grief}.] 1. The state of having weight; beaviness; as, the gravity of lead. [1913 Webster] 2. Sobriety of character or demeanor. Men of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• weight — [wāt] n. [ME weiht, altered (infl. by weien, WEIGH1) < OE wiht < wegan: see WEIGH1] 1. a portion or quantity weighing a definite or specified amount [ten pounds weight of lead] 2. a) heaviness as a quality of things …   English World dictionary

• gravity — [grav′i tē] n. pl. gravities [L gravitas, weight, heaviness < gravis, heavy: see GRAVE1] 1. the state or condition of being grave; esp., a) solemnity or sedateness of manner or character; earnestness b) danger or threat; ominous quality [the… …   English World dictionary

• Weight distribution — is the apportioning of weight within a vehicle, especially cars, airplanes, and watercraft.Weight distribution affects a variety of vehicle characteristics, including handling, acceleration, traction, and component life. Ideal weight distribution …   Wikipedia

• gravity — (n.) c.1500, weight, dignity, seriousness, from M.Fr. gravité seriousness, thoughtfulness, and directly from L. gravitatem (nom. gravitas) weight, heaviness, pressure, from gravis heavy (see GRAVE (Cf. grave) (adj.)). The scientific sense of… …   Etymology dictionary

• Gravity Pilates — is a physical fitness system of exercises emphasizing gravity as the force of resistance. Both mat and machine are used in this variety of Pilates. For machine exercises, the GTS, a gravity training device that encourages functional exercise by… …   Wikipedia