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moving parts

moving parts is the plural of moving part.

Meaning of moving part

Noun

moving part (plural moving parts)

  1. Part of a machine that is powered to move.
    Antonyms:
    nonmoving part
  2. (figuratively, in plural) One of the variables or components in a complex situation.

Questions about moving parts

What is moving parts the plural of?
Moving parts is the plural of moving part.

Words near moving parts in the dictionary

  1. moving one's bowels
  2. moving out
  3. moving out to move up
  4. moving over
  5. moving part
  6. moving parts
  7. moving pavement
  8. moving pavements
  9. moving picture
  10. moving pictures
  11. moving ramp

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