What does "gravitational attraction" mean?

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

Gravitational attraction

Common synonyms include: gravity, attractive force, central force, downward pull, earth gravity, gravitation.

Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface wordnet