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Fillet :: Fillet (n.) A narrow flat member; especially, a flat molding separating other moldings; a reglet; also, the space between two flutings in a shaft. See Illust. of Base, and Column..

Module :: Module (n.) The size of some one part, as the diameter of semi-diameter of the base of a shaft, taken as a unit of measure by which the proportions of the other parts of the composition are regulated. Generally, for columns, the semi-diameter is taken, and divided into a certain number of parts, called minutes (see Minute), though often the diameter is taken, and any dimension is said to be so many modules and minutes in height, breadth, or projection..

Basic :: Basic (a.) Having the base in excess, or the amount of the base atomically greater than that of the acid, or exceeding in proportion that of the related neutral salt..

Bottom :: Bottom (v. i.) To rest, as upon an ultimate support; to be based or grounded; -- usually with on or upon..

Antimonate :: Antimonate (n.) A compound of antimonic acid with a base or basic radical.

Alloy :: Alloy (v. t.) To abate, impair, or debase by mixture; to allay; as, to alloy pleasure with misfortunes..

Pyridic :: Pyridic (a.) Related to, or formed from, pyridin or its homologues; as, the pyridic bases..

Rounder :: Rounder (n.) An English game somewhat resembling baseball; also, another English game resembling the game of fives, but played with a football..

Mean-spirited :: Mean-spirited (a.) Of a mean spirit; base; groveling.

Beetle :: Beetle (v. i.) To extend over and beyond the base or support; to overhang; to jut.

Tumbler :: Tumbler (n.) A drinking glass, without a foot or stem; -- so called because originally it had a pointed or convex base, and could not be set down with any liquor in it, thus compelling the drinker to finish his measure..

Hydrotellurate :: Hydrotellurate (n.) A salt formed by the union of hydrotelluric acid and the base.

Mouflon :: Mouflon (n.) A wild sheep (Ovis musimon), inhabiting the mountains of Sardinia, Corsica, etc. Its horns are very large, with a triangular base and rounded angles. It is supposed by some to be the original of the domestic sheep. Called also musimon or musmon..

Collophore :: Collophore (n.) A suckerlike organ at the base of the abdomen of insects belonging to the Collembola.

Ball :: Ball (n.) A general name for games in which a ball is thrown, kicked, or knocked. See Baseball, and Football..

Sulphonium :: Sulphonic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, a sulphone; -- used specifically to designate any one of a series of acids (regarded as acid ethereal salts of sulphurous acid) obtained by the oxidation of the mercaptans, or by treating sulphuric acid with certain aromatic bases (as benzene); as, phenyl sulphonic acid, C6H5.SO2.OH, a stable colorless crystalline substance..

Oxalethyline :: Oxalethyline (n.) A poisonous nitrogenous base (C6H10N2) obtained indirectly from oxamide as a thick transparent oil which has a strong narcotic odor, and a physiological action resembling that of atropine. It is probably related to pyridine..

Basenet :: Basenet (n.) See Bascinet.

Villain :: Villain (v. t.) To debase; to degrade.

Pentail :: Pentail (n.) A peculiar insectivore (Ptilocercus Lowii) of Borneo; -- so called from its very long, quill-shaped tail, which is scaly at the base and plumose at the tip..

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