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Septum :: Septum (n.) One of the transverse partitions dividing the body cavity of an annelid.

Loculous :: Loculous (a.) Divided by internal partitions into cells, as the pith of the pokeweed..

Thurl :: Thurl (v. t.) To cut through, as a partition between one working and another..

Rope :: Rope (v. t.) To partition, separate, or divide off, by means of a rope, so as to include or exclude something; as, to rope in, or rope off, a plot of ground; to rope out a crowd..

Bevilled :: Bevilled (a.) Notched with an angle like that inclosed by a carpenter's bevel; -- said of a partition line of a shield.

Divide :: Divide (v. t.) To cause to be separate; to keep apart by a partition, or by an imaginary line or limit; as, a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns..

Septiferous :: Septiferous (a.) Bearing a partition; -- said of the valves of a capsule.

Taeniola :: Taeniola (n.) One of the radial partitions which separate the internal cavities of certain medusae.

Partible :: Partible (a.) Admitting of being parted; divisible; separable; susceptible of severance or partition; as, an estate of inheritance may be partible..

Diaphragm :: Diaphragm (n.) The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff.

Valve :: Valve (n.) One or more membranous partitions, flaps, or folds, which permit the passage of the contents of a vessel or cavity in one direction, but stop or retard the flow in the opposite direction; as, the ileocolic, mitral, and semilunar valves..

Grating :: Grating (n.) A partition, covering, or frame of parallel or cross bars; a latticework resembling a window grate; as, the grating of a prison or convent..

Stopping :: Stopping (n.) A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.

Partition :: Partition (v. t.) To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house..

Septum :: Septum (n.) One of the transverse partitions dividing the shell of a mollusk, or of a rhizopod, into several chambers. See Illust. under Nautilus..

Partitive :: Partitive (n.) A word expressing partition, or denoting a part..

Dissepiment :: Dissepiment (n.) One of the partitions which divide a compound ovary into cells.

Partition :: Partition (v.) The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division; distribution; as, the partition of a kingdom..

Screen :: Screen (n.) A dwarf wall or partition carried up to a certain height for separation and protection, as in a church, to separate the aisle from the choir, or the like..

Quadripartition :: Quadripartition (n.) A division or distribution by four, or into four parts; also, a taking the fourth part of any quantity or number..

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