Definition of bank

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Bank (v. t.) To heap or pile up; as, to bank sand..

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Currency :: Currency (n.) That which is in circulation, or is given and taken as having or representing value; as, the currency of a country; a specie currency; esp., government or bank notes circulating as a substitute for metallic money..
Bank :: Bank (n.) A mound, pile, or ridge of earth, raised above the surrounding level; hence, anything shaped like a mound or ridge of earth; as, a bank of clouds; a bank of snow..
Anthelion :: Anthelion (n.) A halo opposite the sun, consisting of a colored ring or rings around the shadow of the spectator's own head, as projected on a cloud or on an opposite fog bank..
Cambist :: Cambist (n.) A banker; a money changer or broker; one who deals in bills of exchange, or who is skilled in the science of exchange..
Bankrupt :: Bankrupt (a.) Depleted of money; not having the means of meeting pecuniary liabilities; as, a bankrupt treasury..
Deposition :: Deposition (n.) That which is deposited; matter laid or thrown down; sediment; alluvial matter; as, banks are sometimes depositions of alluvial matter..
Ripe :: Ripe (n.) The bank of a river.
Money :: Money (n.) Any written or stamped promise, certificate, or order, as a government note, a bank note, a certificate of deposit, etc., which is payable in standard coined money and is lawfully current in lieu of it; in a comprehensive sense, any currency usually and lawfully employed in buying and selling..
Terrace :: Terrace (v.) A street, or a row of houses, on a bank or the side of a hill; hence, any street, or row of houses..
Bireme :: Bireme (n.) An ancient galley or vessel with two banks or tiers of oars.
Chemise :: Chemise (n.) A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork.
Bank Note :: Bank note () Formerly, a promissory note made by a banker, or banking company, payable to a specified person at a fixed date; a bank bill. See Bank bill, 2..
Discovery :: Discovery (n.) A making known; revelation; disclosure; as, a bankrupt is bound to make a full discovery of his assets..
Wharfing :: Wharfing (n.) A mode of facing sea walls and embankments with planks driven as piles and secured by ties.
Bankrupt :: Bankrupt (a.) Being a bankrupt or in a condition of bankruptcy; unable to pay, or legally discharged from paying, one's debts; as, a bankrupt merchant..
Bay :: Bay (n.) A bank or dam to keep back water.
Pitch :: Pitch (v. t.) To set, face, or pave with rubble or undressed stones, as an embankment or a roadway..
Bank-sided :: Bank-sided (a.) Having sides inclining inwards, as a ship; -- opposed to wall-sided..
Bank :: Bank (v. t.) To heap or pile up; as, to bank sand..
Go-out :: Go-out (n.) A sluice in embankments against the sea, for letting out the land waters, when the tide is out..
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