'Terminal velocity' definitions:
Definition of 'terminal velocity'
From: WordNet
noun
The constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction of gravity
Definition of 'Terminal velocity'
From: GCIDE
- Terminal \Ter"mi*nal\ (-nal), a. [L. terminals: cf. F. terminal. See Term, n.]
- 1. Of or pertaining to the end or extremity; forming the extremity; as, a terminal edge. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Bot.) Growing at the end of a branch or stem; terminating; as, a terminal bud, flower, or spike. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Railroads) Pertaining to a railroad terminal; connected with the receipt or delivery of freight; as, terminal charges. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- Terminal moraine. See the Note under Moraine.
- Terminal statue. See Terminus, n., 2 and 3.
- Terminal velocity. (a) The velocity acquired at the end of a body's motion. (b) The limit toward which the velocity of a body approaches, as of a body falling through the air. [1913 Webster]