terminal velocity
(ter-mi-nal-ve-loc-i-ty)
7 syllables
Definition
noun. the highest speed an object reaches falling through air.
Example Sentence
Sky divers are able to reach terminal velocity since nothing supports them.
More Example Sentences
Terminal velocity is very fast for falling objects.
Synonyms
free fall speed; maximum fall speed
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