Were it not for the spinning of the top about its axis, it would promptly fall over when tipped from the vertical position, but the spin combines with the force which pulls the top over and produces the wobbling motion.
"A Text-Book of Astronomy"
George C. Comstock
Spin the top in opposite directions, with the hands of a watch and contrary to the hands of a watch, and note the effect which is produced upon the wobbling.
"A Text-Book of Astronomy"
George C. Comstock
"A bargain," he said, and cautiously crept a little nearer along the wobbling trunk to give her his right hand.
"The Song of Songs"
Hermann Sudermann