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topple

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topple [′täp·əl]
(mechanics)
In gyroscopes for marine or aeronautical use, the condition of a sudden upset gyroscope or a gyroscope platform evidenced by a sudden and rapid precession of the spin axis due to large torque disturbances such as the spin axis striking the mechanical stops. Also known as tumble.
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His stick had rested a moment while he looked to see the giant topple into the water, when down came the other upon his head, whack
Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker View in context
has risen out of the bag, all but his head, he's sure to topple over, one way or the other--the Law of Gravity secures that.
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They topple over half the time and if we come up or down the stairs in the dark we fall over them.
Anne of The Island by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
 
 
 
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