gravity check

gravity check

slang A fall from something one rides, such as a bicycle. It's OK, you just had a little gravity check there—let's try it again!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

gravity check

n. a fall as from a surfboard, bike, etc. She rounded the turn and had a sudden gravity check, resulting in a scraped elbow.
See also: check
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • check up on (someone or something)
  • check
  • check on
  • check on (someone or something)
  • check up
  • check over
  • rubber check
  • rubber cheque
  • check that
  • cut (one) a check
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If this is not due for changing, have the specific gravity checked to ensure it has sufficient strength to withstand low temperatures.
They require watering, and specific gravity checks. Also, after charging, there's a cool-down period required.