forward motion vs procession

forward motion

procession

noun
  • A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue. 

  • A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time). 

  • The rapid dismissal of a series of batsmen. 

  • The act of progressing or proceeding. 

verb
  • To ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of (lands). 

  • To take part in a procession. 

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