| Move |
v. t. |
To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as, the wind moves a vessel; the horse moves a carriage. |
| Move |
v. t. |
To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game; as, to move a king. |
| Move |
v. t. |
To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence. |
| Move |
v. t. |
To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an emotion. |
| Move |
v. t. |
To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn. |
| Move |
v. t. |
To apply to, as for aid. |
| Move |
v. i. |
To change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another; as, a ship moves rapidly. |
| Move |
v. i. |
To act; to take action; to stir; to begin to act; as, to move in a matter. |
| Move |
v. i. |
To change residence; to remove, as from one house, town, or state, to another. |
| Move |
v. i. |
To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game. |
| Move |
n. |
The act of moving; a movement. |
| Move |
n. |
The act of moving one of the pieces, from one position to another, in the progress of the game. |
| Move |
n. |
An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose. |
| Moved |
imp. & p. p. |
of Move |
| Moveless |
a. |
Motionless; fixed. |
| Movement |
n. |
The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion; progress; advancement; as, the movement of an army in marching or maneuvering; the movement of a wheel or a machine; the party of movement. |
| Movement |
n. |
Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion. |
| Movement |
n. |
Manner or style of moving; as, a slow, or quick, or sudden, movement. |
| Movement |
n. |
The rhythmical progression, pace, and tempo of a piece. |
| Movement |
n. |
One of the several strains or pieces, each complete in itself, with its own time and rhythm, which make up a larger work; as, the several movements of a suite or a symphony. |
| Movement |
n. |
A system of mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming motion; as, the wheelwork of a watch. |
| Movent |
a. |
Moving. |
| Movent |
n. |
That which moves anything. |
| Mover |
n. |
A person or thing that moves, stirs, or changes place. |
| Mover |
n. |
A person or thing that imparts motion, or causes change of place; a motor. |
| Mover |
n. |
One who, or that which, excites, instigates, or causes movement, change, etc.; as, movers of sedition. |
| Mover |
n. |
A proposer; one who offers a proposition, or recommends anything for consideration or adoption; as, the mover of a resolution in a legislative body. |
