What word means moving

mov•ing 
(mo̅o̅′ving),USA pronunciation adj. 

1. capable of or having movement:a moving object.
2. causing or producing motion.
3. involved in changing the location of possessions, a residence, office, etc.:moving expenses.
4. involving a motor vehicle in motion.
5. actuating, instigating, or impelling:the moving spirit behind the party.
6. stirring or evoking strong feelings or emotions, esp. touchingly or pathetically:a moving story.

mov′ing•ly, adv. 

• 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged touching, affecting, pathetic, poignant.

moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ adj

1. arousing or touching the emotions
2. changing or capable of changing position
3. causing motion

ˈmovingly adv

move /muv/USA pronunciation  
v., moved, mov•ing, n. 
v.

1. to (cause to) pass from one position to another;
   to change one’s place: [no object]She fell down and didn’t move.[~ + object]Can you move some books off your desk?
2. to (cause to) change the place where one lives or does business;
   relocate: [no object]She moved to Illinois.[~ + object]The company moved him to Dallas.
3. to (cause to) progress: [no object]Work on the project is moving well.[~ + object]The coach really moved his team ahead.
4. to have a regular motion, as a part of a machine:[no object]The clock doesn’t move.
5. to sell or be sold: [no object]Sales show that the new minivans are moving well.[~ + object]The car dealer had to move all of last year’s models.
6. to start off or leave:[no object]I think we’d better be moving.
7. Chessto transfer a piece in a game, as chess: [no object]Whenever she moved, she always captured one of my pieces.[~ + object]He moved the piece slowly forward and said, «Checkmate.»
8. Physiology(of the bowels) to (cause to) discharge the feces: [no object]His bowels wouldn’t move unless he took a laxative.[~ + object]He couldn’t move his bowels without taking a laxative.
9. to be active in a particular area:[no object]She moves in the best circles of society.
10. to cause (someone) to do some action:[~ + object + to + verb]Curiosity moved me to open the box.
11. to affect (someone) with tender emotion or feeling;
    to arouse or touch: [~ + object]I was moved by your troubles, so I decided to help you.[~ + object + to + object]Her words moved me to anger.
12. to propose (a motion, etc.) formally, as to a court or judge: [~ + (that) clause]I move (that) we all get big raises.[no object]He moved for adjournment.[~ + object]The proposal was moved and seconded.
13. move along, to move from one place to another: [no object]The police urged the crowd to move along.[~ + object + along]The police moved the demonstrators along.
14. move in, [no object]
    • to begin to occupy a place, esp. by bringing in one’s possessions:You can move in any time after September 1st.
    • to move toward, often in preparation for an attack:The troops quickly moved in opposite the demonstrators.

15. move in on, [~ + in + on + object] to make threatening and aggressive movements or actions toward:If the giant computer companies move in on our market, we’ll be in big trouble.
16. move off, [no object] to move away from;
    to depart:The enemy troops moved off when the fighter planes came.
17. move on:
    • [~ + on + object] to attack as a military target.
    • [no object] to begin action on something new:We’ve debated this for hours; it’s time to move on.
    • to leave a position or place: [no object]He moved on to another job.[~ + object + on]The police moved the demonstrators on.

18. move over, [no object] to shift to a nearby place, as to make room for another:Could you please move over; I need to reach my seat.
19. move up, to (cause to) advance to a higher level: [no object]She moved up quickly in the company.[~ + object + up]His father moved him up quickly through the ranks.

n. [countable]

1. an act or instance of moving;
   movement:stood still and didn’t make a move.
2. a change of location or residence:to make a move to Los Angeles.
3. an action toward an objective or goal;
   step:He made several moves to take over the company.
4. Chess(in chess, etc.) a player’s right or turn to make a play:It’s your move.

Idioms

1. Idioms, Informal Terms get a move on, [no object][Informal.]to hasten to act;
   hurry up:Get a move on or we’ll be late!
2. Idioms move heaven and earth, to do everything in one’s power to bring something about.
3. Idioms on the move:
   • busy;
     active.
   • going from place to place:We were always on the move in those days because Mom was transferred so often.
   • advancing;
     progressing:young executives on the move.

See -mov-.

move 
(mo̅o̅v),USA pronunciation v., moved, mov•ing, n. 
v.i.

1. to pass from one place or position to another.
2. to go from one place of residence to another:They moved from Tennessee to Texas.
3. to advance or progress:The red racing car moved into the lead.
4. to have a regular motion, as an implement or a machine;
   turn;
   revolve.
5. to sell or be sold:That new model is moving well.
6. to start off or leave:It’s time to be moving.
7. Chessto transfer a piece in a game, as chess or checkers.
8. Physiology(of the bowels) to discharge or eject the feces;
   evacuate.
9. to be active in a particular sphere:to move in musical society.
10. to take action;
    proceed.
11. to make a formal request, application, or proposal:to move for a new trial.

v.t.

1. to change from one place or position to another.
2. to set or keep in motion.
3. to prompt, actuate, or impel to some action:What moved you to do this?
4. to arouse or excite the feelings or passions of;
   affect with emotion (usually fol. by to):to move someone to anger.
5. to affect with tender or compassionate emotion;
   touch:The tale of tragedy moved her.
6. Chessto transfer (a piece in a game) from one position to another.
7. to dispose of (goods) by sale.
8. Physiologyto cause (the bowels) to discharge or eject the feces.
9. to propose formally, as to a court or judge, or for consideration by a deliberative assembly.
10. to submit a formal request or proposal to (a court, a sovereign, etc.).
11. move in, to begin to occupy a place in which to live or work.
12. Informal Termsmove in on:
    • to approach or make advances toward usurping another’s success, authority, position, or the like.
    • to take aggressive steps to control or possess:The company has not yet moved in on the consumer market.

13. move on, to approach or attack as a military target:The army is moving on the capital itself.
14. move out, to leave a place in order to start or continue a planned march, maneuver, journey, etc.:The troops will move out of the encampment at dawn.
15. move over, to change or cause to change to another position, esp. to make room for another:to make space by moving over.
16. move up, to advance to a higher level.

n.

1. an act or instance of moving;
   movement.
2. a change of location or residence.
3. an action toward an objective or goal;
   step:a move toward a higher tax.
4. Chess(in chess, checkers, etc.) a player’s right or turn to make a play.
5. a play or maneuver, as in a game or sport.
6. Idioms, Informal Termsget a move on, [Informal.]
   • to begin;
     act:We’d better get a move on before it rains.
   • to hurry;
     hasten.

7. Idioms, Informal Termsmake one’s move, [Informal.]to act, esp. to assert oneself at an opportune time.
8. Idiomson the move:
   • busy;
     active:on the move from morning till night.
   • going from place to place:Infantry units have been on the move all day.
   • advancing;
     progressing:an industry on the move.

9. Idioms, Slang Termsput moves on, [Slang.]to make sexual advances toward. Also, make a move on. 

• 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stir, budge. See advance. 
• 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged remove.
• 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged spin, gyrate, rotate, operate.
• 12.See corresponding entry in Unabridged shift, transfer; propel.
• 13.See corresponding entry in Unabridged agitate.
• 14.See corresponding entry in Unabridged influence, induce, incite, instigate, lead.
• 28.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See motion. 

• 12.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fix.

move /muːv/ vb

1. to go or take from one place to another; change in location or position
2. (usually intr) to change (one’s dwelling, place of business, etc)
3. to be or cause to be in motion; stir
4. (intransitive) (of machines, etc) to work or operate
5. (transitive) to cause (to do something); prompt
6. (intransitive) to begin to act: move soon or we’ll lose the order
7. (intransitive) to associate oneself with a specified social circle: to move in exalted spheres
8. (intransitive) to make progress
9. (transitive) to arouse affection, pity, or compassion in; touch
10. (in board games) to change the position of (a piece) or (of a piece) to change position
11. (intransitive) (of merchandise) to be disposed of by being bought
12. when tr, often takes a clause as object; when intr, often followed by for: to suggest (a proposal) formally, as in debating or parliamentary procedure
13. (intr; usually followed by on or along) to go away or to another place; leave
14. to cause (the bowels) to evacuate or (of the bowels) to be evacuated

n

1. the act of moving; movement
2. one of a sequence of actions, usually part of a plan; manoeuvre
3. the act of moving one’s residence, place of business, etc
4. (in board games) a player’s turn to move his piece or take other permitted action
5. a permitted manoeuvre of a piece
6. get a move on ⇒ informal to get started
7. to hurry up
8. on the move ⇒ travelling from place to place
9. advancing; succeeding
10. very active; busy

Etymology: 13th Century: from Anglo-French mover, from Latin movēre