Definition of averse

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Averse (v. t. & i.) To turn away.

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Traverse :: Traverse (a.) A work thrown up to intercept an enfilade, or reverse fire, along exposed passage, or line of work..
Traversed :: Traversed (imp. & p. p.) of Travers.
Traverse :: Traverse (a.) A gallery or loft of communication from side to side of a church or other large building.
Willing :: Willing (v. t.) Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready.
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To use the posture or motions of opposition or counteraction, as in fencing..
Nautilus :: Nautilus (n.) The only existing genus of tetrabranchiate cephalopods. About four species are found living in the tropical Pacific, but many other species are found fossil. The shell is spiral, symmetrical, and chambered, or divided into several cavities by simple curved partitions, which are traversed and connected together by a continuous and nearly central tube or siphuncle. See Tetrabranchiata..
Traverse :: Traverse (adv.) Athwart; across; crosswise.
Odometer :: Odometer (n.) An instrument attached to the wheel of a vehicle, to measure the distance traversed; also, a wheel used by surveyors, which registers the miles and rods traversed..
Cross :: Cross (v. t.) To pass from one side to the other of; to pass or move over; to traverse; as, to cross a stream..
Beat :: Beat (v. i.) To make progress against the wind, by sailing in a zigzag line or traverse..
Unthread :: Unthread (v. t.) To make one's way through; to traverse; as, to unthread a devious path..
Traversable :: Traversable (a.) Capable of being traversed, or passed over; as, a traversable region..
Traverse :: Traverse (a.) To plane in a direction across the grain of the wood; as, to traverse a board..
Parados :: Parados (n.) An intercepting mound, erected in any part of a fortification to protect the defenders from a rear or ricochet fire; a traverse..
Traverser :: Traverser (n.) A traverse table. See under Traverse, n..
Traverse :: Traverse (a.) To wander over; to cross in traveling; as, to traverse the habitable globe..
Earthquake :: Earthquake (n.) A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, due to subterranean causes, often accompanied by a rumbling noise. The wave of shock sometimes traverses half a hemisphere, destroying cities and many thousand lives; -- called also earthdin, earthquave, and earthshock..
Traverse :: Traverse (a.) To lay in a cross direction; to cross.
Restless :: Restless (a.) Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose or quiet; eager for change; discontented; as, restless schemers; restless ambition; restless subjects..
Traverse :: Traverse (a.) A line lying across a figure or other lines; a transversal.
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