Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Uphang

👉 In physics, "uphang" refers to a state of motion in which an object is not moving vertically but rather moving horizontally, or in the direction opposite to its velocity. This can happen due to friction between objects and the ground, as well as other forces acting on the object. The term comes from the Greek words "uphano," meaning upward, and "hang," meaning move forward. For example, a person might be uphaunted by a car moving at high speed, or

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