Definition of partition

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Partition (v. t.) To divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute; as, to partition an estate among various heirs..

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Interauricular :: Interauricular (a.) Between the auricles; as, the interauricular partition of the heart..
Partition :: Partition (v. t.) To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house..
Deafen :: Deafen (v. t.) To render impervious to sound, as a partition or floor, by filling the space within with mortar, by lining with paper, etc..
Dissepiment :: Dissepiment (n.) One of the partitions which divide a compound ovary into cells.
Box :: Box (n.) A space with a few seats partitioned off in a theater, or other place of public amusement..
Stud :: Stud (n.) An upright scanting, esp. one of the small uprights in the framing for lath and plaster partitions, and furring, and upon which the laths are nailed..
Partitioned :: Partitioned (imp. & p. p.) of Partitio.
Uniseptate :: Uniseptate (a.) Having but one septum, or partition; -- said of two-celled fruits, such as the silicles of cruciferous plants..
Repartimiento :: Repartimiento (n.) A partition or distribution, especially of slaves; also, an assessment of taxes..
Thurl :: Thurl (v. t.) To cut through, as a partition between one working and another..
Septum :: Septum (n.) One of the transverse partitions dividing the body cavity of an annelid.
Mesentery :: Mesentery (n.) One of the vertical muscular radiating partitions which divide the body cavity of Anthozoa into chambers.
Partition :: Partition (v. t.) To divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute; as, to partition an estate among various heirs..
Sarcina :: Sarcina (n.) A genus of bacteria found in various organic fluids, especially in those those of the stomach, associated with certain diseases. The individual organisms undergo division along two perpendicular partitions, so that multiplication takes place in two directions, giving groups of four cubical cells. Also used adjectively; as, a sarcina micrococcus; a sarcina group..
Trap :: Trap (n.) A bend, sag, or partitioned chamber, in a drain, soil pipe, sewer, etc., arranged so that the liquid contents form a seal which prevents passage of air or gas, but permits the flow of liquids..
Bevilled :: Bevilled (a.) Notched with an angle like that inclosed by a carpenter's bevel; -- said of a partition line of a shield.
Interventricular :: Interventricular (a.) Between the ventricles; as, the interventricular partition of the heart..
Honesty :: Honesty (a.) Satin flower; the name of two cruciferous herbs having large flat pods, the round shining partitions of which are more beautiful than the blossom; -- called also lunary and moonwort. Lunaria biennis is common honesty; L. rediva is perennial honesty..
Septate :: Septate (a.) Divided by partition or partitions; having septa; as, a septate pod or shell..
Reredos :: Reredos (n.) A screen or partition wall behind an altar.
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