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Definition of precesses - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅cess

[pree-ses]
–verb (used without object) Mechanics.
to undergo precession (def. 2).

Origin:
1890–95; back formation from precession
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pre·cess   (prē-sěs', prē'sěs')   
intr.v.   pre·cessed, pre·cess·ing, pre·cess·es
To move in or be subjected to precession.

[Back-formation from precession.]
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