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Definition of projection

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Projection (n.) The representation of something; delineation; plan; especially, the representation of any object on a perspective plane, or such a delineation as would result were the chief points of the object thrown forward upon the plane, each in the direction of a line drawn through it from a given point of sight, or central point; as, the projection of a sphere. The several kinds of projection differ according to the assumed point of sight and plane of projection in each..

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Prickle :: Prickle (n.) A little prick; a small, sharp point; a fine, sharp process or projection, as from the skin of an animal, the bark of a plant, etc.; a spine..

Exedra :: Exedra (n.) The projection of any part of a building in a rounded form.

Console :: Console (n.) A bracket whose projection is not more than half its height.

Overhang :: Overhang (n.) In a general sense, that which just out or projects; a projection; also, the measure of the projection; as, the overhang is five feet..

Perfoliate :: Perfoliate (a.) Surrounded by a circle of hairs, or projections of any kind..

Orthography :: Orthography (n.) A drawing in correct projection, especially an elevation or a vertical section..

Overhang :: Overhang (n.) Specifically: The projection of an upper part (as a roof, an upper story, or other part) of a building beyond the lower part; as, the overhang of a roof, of the eaves, etc..

Projectment :: Projectment (n.) Design; contrivance; projection.

Epicleidium :: Epicleidium (n.) A projection, formed by a separate ossification, at the scapular end of the clavicle of many birds..

Toe :: Toe (n.) A lateral projection at one end, or between the ends, of a piece, as a rod or bolt, by means of which it is moved..

Linch :: Linch (n.) A ledge; a right-angled projection.

Astrolabe :: Astrolabe (n.) A stereographic projection of the sphere on the plane of a great circle, as the equator, or a meridian; a planisphere..

Relish :: Relish (n.) The projection or shoulder at the side of, or around, a tenon, on a tenoned piece..

Horn :: Horn (n.) A curved projection on the fore part of a plane.

Holdback :: Holdback (n.) The projection or loop on the thill of a vehicle. to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going down hill, or in backing; also, the strap or part of the harness so used..

Umbriere :: Umbriere (n.) In ancient armor, a visor, or projection like the peak of a cap, to which a face guard was sometimes attached. This was sometimes fixed, and sometimes moved freely upon the helmet and could be raised like the beaver. Called also umber, and umbril..

Analemma :: Analemma (n.) An orthographic projection of the sphere on the plane of the meridian, the eye being supposed at an infinite distance, and in the east or west point of the horizon..

Toe :: Toe (n.) A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece..

Projectile :: Projectile (a.) Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward; as, projectile motion..

Nipple :: Nipple (n.) Any small projection or article in which there is an orifice for discharging a fluid, or for other purposes; as, the nipple of a nursing bottle; the nipple of a percussion lock, or that part on which the cap is put and through which the fire passes to the charge..