Definition of rear

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Rear (v. t.) To erect by building; to set up; to construct; as, to rear defenses or houses; to rear one government on the ruins of another..

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Cascabel :: Cascabel (n.) The projection in rear of the breech of a cannon, usually a knob or breeching loop connected with the gun by a neck. In old writers it included all in rear of the base ring. [See Illust. of Cannon.].
Forearm :: Forearm (n.) That part of the arm or fore limb between the elbow and wrist; the antibrachium.
Stern :: Stern (v. t.) The after or rear end of a ship or other vessel, or of a boat; the part opposite to the stem, or prow..
Pronation :: Pronation (n.) That motion of the forearm whereby the palm or palmar, surface is turned downward..
Rearly :: Rearly (adv.) Early.
Slug :: Slug (v. i.) To become reduced in diameter, or changed in shape, by passing from a larger to a smaller part of the bore of the barrel; -- said of a bullet when fired from a gun, pistol, or other firearm..
Distance :: Distance (n.) Relative space, between troops in ranks, measured from front to rear; -- contrasted with interval, which is measured from right to left..
Escopette :: Escopette (n.) A kind of firearm; a carbine.
Reremouse :: Reremouse (n.) A rearmouse.
Reargue :: Reargue (v. t.) To argue anew or again.
Aback :: Aback (adv.) Toward the back or rear; backward.
Breechloader :: Breechloader (n.) A firearm which receives its load at the breech.
Reared :: Reared (imp. & p. p.) of Rea.
After :: After (a.) To ward the stern of the ship; -- applied to any object in the rear part of a vessel; as the after cabin, after hatchway..
Overearnest :: Overearnest (a.) Too earnest.
Firing :: Firing (n.) The act of disharging firearms.
Cartridge :: Cartridge (n.) A complete charge for a firearm, contained in, or held together by, a case, capsule, or shell of metal, pasteboard, or other material..
Cosset :: Cosset (n.) A lamb reared without the aid of the dam. Hence: A pet, in general..
Dreary :: Dreary (superl.) Sorrowful; distressful.
Swabber :: Swab (n.) A sponge, or other suitable substance, attached to a long rod or handle, for cleaning the bore of a firearm..
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