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Derivation :: Derivation (n.) The operation of deducing one function from another according to some fixed law, called the law of derivation, as the of differentiation or of integration..

Battering Train :: Battering train () A train of artillery for siege operations.

Wash :: Wash (v. i.) To bear without injury the operation of being washed; as, some calicoes do not wash..

Enodation :: Enodation (n.) The act or operation of clearing of knots, or of untying; hence, also, the solution of a difficulty..

Surveyal :: Survey (n.) The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of, as any part of the earth's surface, whether land or water; also, a measured plan and description of any portion of country, or of a road or line through it..

Rhinoplastic :: Rhinoplastic (a.) Of or pertaining to rhinoplasty; as, a rhinoplastic operation..

Reconnaissance :: Reconnaissance (n.) An examination of a territory, or of an enemy's position, for the purpose of obtaining information necessary for directing military operations; a preparatory expedition..

Improperation :: Improperation (n.) The act of upbraiding or taunting; a reproach; a taunt.

Bushing :: Bushing (n.) The operation of fitting bushes, or linings, into holes or places where wear is to be received, or friction diminished, as pivot holes, etc..

Bulletin :: Bulletin (n.) A brief statement of facts respecting some passing event, as military operations or the health of some distinguished personage, issued by authority for the information of the public..

Operation :: Operation (n.) The method of working; mode of action.

Forceps :: Forceps (n.) A pair of pinchers, or tongs; an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon, bodies which it would be inconvenient or impracticable to seize with the fingers, especially one for delicate operations, as those of watchmakers, surgeons, accoucheurs, dentists, etc..

Tonsilotomy :: Tonsilotomy (n.) The operation of removing the tonsil, or a portion thereof..

Hydrometry :: Hydrometry (n.) The art or operation of measuring the velocity or discharge of running water, as in rivers, etc..

Obscuration :: Obscuration (v. t.) The act or operation of obscuring; the state of being obscured; as, the obscuration of the moon in an eclipse..

Orchotomy :: Orchotomy (n.) The operation of cutting out or removing a testicle by the knife; castration.

Pharyngotomy :: Pharyngotomy (n.) The operation of making an incision into the pharynx, to remove a tumor or anything that obstructs the passage..

Attach :: Attach (v. i.) To come into legal operation in connection with anything; to vest; as, dower will attach..

Throw :: Throw (v. t.) To twist two or more filaments of, as silk, so as to form one thread; to twist together, as singles, in a direction contrary to the twist of the singles themselves; -- sometimes applied to the whole class of operations by which silk is prepared for the weaver..

Keratome :: Keratome (n.) An instrument for dividing the cornea in operations for cataract.

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