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Trap :: Trap (n.) A wooden instrument shaped somewhat like a shoe, used in the game of trapball. It consists of a pivoted arm on one end of which is placed the ball to be thrown into the air by striking the other end. Also, a machine for throwing into the air glass balls, clay pigeons, etc., to be shot at..

Doublet :: Doublet (a.) Two dice, each of which, when thrown, has the same number of spots on the face lying uppermost; as, to throw doublets..

Corona :: Corona (n.) Any crownlike appendage at the top of an organ.

Beak :: Beak (n.) A continuous slight projection ending in an arris or narrow fillet; that part of a drip from which the water is thrown off.

Hydrogen :: Hydrogen (n.) A gaseous element, colorless, tasteless, and odorless, the lightest known substance, being fourteen and a half times lighter than air (hence its use in filling balloons), and over eleven thousand times lighter than water. It is very abundant, being an ingredient of water and of many other substances, especially those of animal or vegetable origin. It may by produced in many ways, but is chiefly obtained by the action of acids (as sulphuric) on metals, as zinc, iron, etc. It is very

Peculation :: Peculation (n.) The act or practice of peculating, or of defrauding the public by appropriating to one's own use the money or goods intrusted to one's care for management or disbursement; embezzlement..

Sea Cocoa :: Sea cocoa () A magnificent palm (Lodoicea Sechellarum) found only in the Seychelles Islands. The fruit is an immense two-lobed nut. It was found floating in the Indian Ocean before the tree was known, and called sea cocoanut, and double cocoanut..

Squat :: Squat (v. t.) To sit down upon the hams or heels; as, the savages squatted near the fire..

Decumbency :: Decumbency (n.) The act or posture of lying down.

Knowledge :: Knowledge (v. i.) That which is or may be known; the object of an act of knowing; a cognition; -- chiefly used in the plural.

Doctor :: Doctor (v. t.) To tamper with and arrange for one's own purposes; to falsify; to adulterate; as, to doctor election returns; to doctor whisky..

Chimney :: Chimney (n.) A body of ore, usually of elongated form, extending downward in a vein..

Townpeople :: Townpeople (n.) The inhabitants of a town or city, especially in distinction from country people; townsfolk..

Pelican :: Pelican (n.) Any large webfooted bird of the genus Pelecanus, of which about a dozen species are known. They have an enormous bill, to the lower edge of which is attached a pouch in which captured fishes are temporarily stored..

Self-denial :: Self-denial (n.) The denial of one's self; forbearing to gratify one's own desires; self-sacrifice.

Elaps :: Elaps (n.) A genus of venomous snakes found both in America and the Old World. Many species are known. See Coral snake, under Coral..

Proffer :: Proffer (v. t.) To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake..

Abject :: Abject (a.) Cast down; low-lying.

Moor :: Moor (n.) One of a mixed race inhabiting Morocco, Algeria, Tunis, and Tripoli, chiefly along the coast and in towns..

Cavity :: Cavity (n.) Hollowness.

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