(physics) The torque exerted on a magnet within a magnetic field; a vector, being the product of the strength of the magnet and the distance between its poles.

(humorous) A momentary lapse in concentration, resulting in an embarrassing situation.

A period of silence for quiet meditation, prayer or reflection.

(physics) The turning effect of a force applied to a rotational system at a distance from the axis of rotation. The moment is equal to the magnitude of the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance between its line of action and the axis of rotation.

(geology) A quantity used to determine the size of an earthquake. Calculated either from a seismogram, or from the measurement of the area affected and the displacement of the rocks.

(US politics, informal) A situation where a politician says something controversial that harms their chances of success.

A moment in time at which something changes irrevocably

A moment that a person will remember in vivid detail

(UK politics) An election loss for a prominent politician.

(Australia, colloquial) A situation of acute embarrassment or failure.