g-force

noun

ˈjē-ˌfȯrs How to pronounce g-force (audio)
: the force of gravity or acceleration on a body
pilots experiencing strong g-forces during takeoff

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The mental bandwidth required to bring your hand to a specific spot while managing airspeed and g-forces is high. — David Szondy april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026 The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025 Some of the available elements include speed, elevation gain, altitude, g-force, direction, and more. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2025 As a result, the Chronomat was born, a chronograph powered by a mechanical movement during the quartz-watch era that could withstand up to 20 g-forces. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for g-force

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First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of g-force was in 1903

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g-force

noun
ˈjē-ˌfō(ə)rs, 
-ˌfȯ(ə)rs
: the force of gravity or acceleration on a body
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