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gravimeter a device for measuring the specific gravity of a solid or liquid. [2 definitions]
gravimetric of or concerning the measurement of weight.
gravitas a sense of great seriousness or weightiness. [2 definitions]
gravitate to move toward or be attracted to something by or as if by a force of gravity.
gravitation the force of mutual attraction, as between planets, stars, or particles. [3 definitions]
gravitational having to do with gravity, the force by which a planet or other similar body in space tends to draw objects toward its center.
graviton in physics, a theoretical particle that acts as the unit of gravitational energy.
gravity the force by which a planet or other such body tends to draw objects toward its center. [4 definitions]
gravure a method of photomechanical printing by engraved plates. [2 definitions]
gravy juice that drips from cooking meat, or a sauce made by thickening and seasoning this juice. [2 definitions]
gravy boat an elongated, boat-shaped dish, often with a pouring spout, that is used for serving gravy or sauce.
gray the color of an overcast sky; an achromatic color between black and white. [8 definitions]
graybeard an old man, esp. one that is wise or has a gray beard.
grayhound variant of greyhound.
graylag a wild gray goose native to marshy areas of Europe.
grayling any of various small-mouthed freshwater fishes related to the trout, that have large, brightly colored dorsal fins. [2 definitions]
gray market a market operating outside of normal channels, as in imports or babies available for adoption.
gray matter the grayish nerve tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting largely of nerve cells and fibers. (Cf. white matter.) [2 definitions]
gray squirrel any of various common squirrels that have gray fur and are native to North America.
graywater wastewater from sinks, showers, bathtubs, and washing machines, esp. when such water is recycled as for use in gardening or for flushing toilets.
gray whale a medium-sized mostly gray or black whalebone whale of the North Pacific.