remain upright

  • 1upright — [[t]ʌ̱praɪt[/t]] uprights 1) ADJ: usu ADJ after v, v link ADJ, also ADJ n If you are sitting or standing upright, you are sitting or standing with your back straight, rather than bending or lying down. Helen sat upright in her chair. ...those who …

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  • 2upright — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} adj. VERBS ▪ be, sit, stand ▪ rows of children sitting upright at their desks ▪ come, jerk, shoot, spring …

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  • 3upright mount — A bicycle mount for a roof rack where both wheels remain on the bike. The bike is clamped on the frame, and both wheels are held down by straps …

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  • 4remain firm — verb hold one s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright (Freq. 2) I am standing my ground and won t give in! • Syn: ↑stand • Ant: ↑yield (for: ↑stand) …

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  • 5Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics — A computer generated, simplified model of bike and rider demonstrating an uncontrolled right turn. An …

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  • 6stand — verb (past and past participle stood) 1》 be in or rise to an upright position, supported by one s feet.     ↘move somewhere in an upright position. 2》 place or be situated in a particular position.     ↘(especially of a vehicle) remain stationary …

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  • 7stand — I. verb (stood; standing) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English standan; akin to Old High German stantan, stān to stand, Latin stare, Greek histanai to cause to stand, set, histasthai to stand, be standing Date: before 12th century… …

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  • 8Powered hang glider — A foot launched powered hang glider (FLPHG), also called powered harness, nanolight or hangmotor, is a powered hang glider harness with a motor and propeller in pusher configuration. An ordinary hang glider is used for its wing and control frame …

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  • 9stand — v 1. rise, rise to one s feet, get up; remain upright, hold oneself erect, be vertical. 2. set upright, place on end, upend; set, position, place, put. 3.(usu. imperative) halt, stop, pause, come to a halt or standstill. 4. last, continue on,… …

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  • 10Inverted pendulum — An inverted pendulum is a pendulum which has its mass above its pivot point. It is often implemented with the pivot point mounted on a cart that can move horizontally and may be called a cart and pole. Whereas a normal pendulum is stable when… …

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