- force field
- nounthe space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it• Syn: ↑field, ↑field of force• Hypernyms: ↑physical phenomenon• Hyponyms: ↑electric field, ↑gravitational field, ↑magnetic field, ↑magnetic flux, ↑flux, ↑radiation field
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I. noun II. noun1. : a special charm, aura, or spirit that can influence anyone in its presenceonce out of his magical force field, I forgot that all things were possible — Robert Lipsyte
2. : something resembling a force field especially in intensity that restricts or impedes movement toward an area or objectsoldiers … formed an olive-drab force field around the launch site force field — Beth Dickey
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force field noun1. That part of any space where a measurable force can exert an effect (physics)2. An imaginary invisible protective barrier of energy• • •Main Entry: ↑force* * *
force field,Physics. the space throughout which a force operates; field of force.* * *
n. (chiefly in science fiction) an invisible barrier of exerted strength or impetusfuture land combat vehicles will deflect enemy shells with an electromagnetic force field
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noun, pl ⋯ fields [count]chiefly US : an area in which a particular force (such as magnetism) exists and can be felt— often used figurativelyNo one could break through the protective force field legislators put up around the proposed bill.
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(often used in stories about space travel) a barrier that you cannot see
Useful english dictionary. 2012.