† circumˈaction Obs.
[ad. L. circumactiōn-em, n. of action f. circumagĕre: see prec.]
Communication of circular motion; moving round.
| 1578 Banister Hist. Man i. 4 All kynde of motions..as Extension, Contraction, Circumaction. 1615 Crooke Body of Man 813 Helpe the circumaction or compassing of the thigh. 1667 Waterhouse Fire Lond. 162 Trade being like a Scale, in motion up and down, the circumaction of it..is the life of it. |