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Definition of passage

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Passage (v. i.) In parliamentary proceedings: (a) The course of a proposition (bill, resolution, etc.) through the several stages of consideration and action; as, during its passage through Congress the bill was amended in both Houses. (b) The advancement of a bill or other proposition from one stage to another by an affirmative vote; esp., the final affirmative action of the body upon a proposition; hence, adoption; enactment; as, the passage of the bill to its third reading was delayed..

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Strode :: Strid (n.) A narrow passage between precipitous rocks or banks, which looks as if it might be crossed at a stride..

Avenue :: Avenue (n.) The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered..

Traverse :: Traverse (a.) A work thrown up to intercept an enfilade, or reverse fire, along exposed passage, or line of work..

Vent :: Vent (n.) Sectional area of the passage for gases divided by the length of the same passage in feet.

Gate :: Gate (n.) A large door or passageway in the wall of a city, of an inclosed field or place, or of a grand edifice, etc.; also, the movable structure of timber, metal, etc., by which the passage can be closed..

Passage :: Passage (v. i.) Transit by means of conveyance; journey, as by water, carriage, car, or the like; travel; right, liberty, or means, of passing; conveyance..

Harmonist :: Harmonist (n.) One who shows the agreement or harmony of corresponding passages of different authors, as of the four evangelists..

Bridge :: Bridge (v. t.) To open or make a passage, as by a bridge..

Loophole :: Loophole (n.) A hole or aperture that gives a passage, or the means of escape or evasion..

Gorge :: Gorge (n.) A narrow passage or entranc.

Ventiduct :: Ventiduct (n.) A passage for wind or air; a passage or pipe for ventilating apartments.

Port :: Port (n.) A passageway; an opening or entrance to an inclosed place; a gate; a door; a portal.

Aisle :: Aisle (n.) Also (perhaps from confusion with alley), a passage into which the pews of a church open..

Distort :: Distort (v. t.) To wrest from the true meaning; to pervert; as, to distort passages of Scripture, or their meaning..

Flue :: Flue (n.) A passage way for conducting a current of fresh, foul, or heated air from one place to another..

Fist :: Fist (n.) the index mark [/], used to direct special attention to the passage which follows..

Second-class :: Second-class (a.) Of the rank or degree below the best highest; inferior; second-rate; as, a second-class house; a second-class passage..

Transition :: Transition (n.) Passage from one place or state to another; charge; as, the transition of the weather from hot to cold..

Semichorus :: Semichorus (n.) A half chorus; a passage to be sung by a selected portion of the voices, as the female voices only, in contrast with the full choir..

Booking Clerk :: Booking clerk () A clerk who registers passengers, baggage, etc., for conveyance, as by railway or steamship, or who sells passage tickets at a booking office..