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Recoupe :: Recoupe (v. t.) To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct; as, where a landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction..

Resonant :: Resonant (a.) Returning, or capable of returning, sound; fitted to resound; resounding; echoing back..

Ply :: Ply (v. i.) To act, go, or work diligently and steadily; especially, to do something by repeated actions; to go back and forth; as, a steamer plies between certain ports..

Refer :: Refer (v. t.) To carry or send back.

Ivorytype :: Ivorytype (n.) A picture produced by superposing a very light print, rendered translucent by varnish, and tinted upon the back, upon a stronger print, so as to give the effect of a photograph in natural colors; -- called also hellenotype..

Isocephalism :: Isocephalism (n.) A peculiarity in the design of bas-relief by which the heads of human figures are kept at the same height from the ground, whether the personages are seated, standing, or mounted on horseback; -- called also isokephaleia..

Jack :: "Jack (n.) A hood or other device placed over a chimney or vent pipe, to prevent a back draught..

Brush :: Brush (n.) An instrument composed of bristles, or other like material, set in a suitable back or handle, as of wood, bone, or ivory, and used for various purposes, as in removing dust from clothes, laying on colors, etc. Brushes have different shapes and names according to their use; as, clothes brush, paint brush, tooth brush, etc..

Resend :: Resend (v. t.) To send back; as, to resend a gift..

Solenoid :: Solenoid (n.) An electrodynamic spiral having the conjuctive wire turned back along its axis, so as to neutralize that component of the effect of the current which is due to the length of the spiral, and reduce the whole effect to that of a series of equal and parallel circular currents. When traversed by a current the solenoid exhibits polarity and attraction or repulsion, like a magnet..

Jam :: Jam (v. t.) To bring (a vessel) so close to the wind that half her upper sails are laid aback.

Heterodactylous :: Heterodactylous (a.) Having the first and second toes turned backward, as in the trogons..

Redemise :: Redemise (v. t.) To demise back; to convey or transfer back, as an estate..

Backrack :: Backrack (n.) Alt. of Backra.

Background :: Background (n.) A place in obscurity or retirement, or out of sight..

Stool :: Stool (n.) A small channel on the side of a vessel, for the dead-eyes of the backstays..

Brownback :: Brownback (n.) The dowitcher or red-breasted snipe. See Dowitcher.

Reclaim :: Reclaim (v. t.) To call back, as a hawk to the wrist in falconry, by a certain customary call..

Repulser :: Repulser (n.) One who repulses, or drives back..

Retrospect :: Retrospect (n.) A looking back on things past; view or contemplation of the past.

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