plural of action at a distance

(physics) the concept that an object can be affected, changed, moved, or otherwise affected without being physically touched by another object.

The amplification and distortion of small sounds for use in experimental noise music.

A film technique in which still frames depicting successive positions are displayed to create the illusion of movement.

(firearms) A trigger mechanism requiring a single pull to both cock and fire.

(group theory) A mapping of a mathematical group to the permutations of an object that is compatible with the group operation.

(firearms, primarily of revolvers) Requiring only a trigger pull to both cock and fire.

plural of affirmative action

(slang) To succeed at seducing another person into sexual activity.

Full of action; dramatic and exciting.