Definition of reverse

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Reverse (a.) A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.

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Undo :: Undo (v. t.) To reverse, as what has been done; to annul; to bring to naught..
Back :: Back (adv.) Away from contact; by reverse movement.
Disassimilation :: Disassimilation (n.) The decomposition of complex substances, within the organism, into simpler ones suitable only for excretion, with evolution of energy, -- a normal nutritional process the reverse of assimilation; downward metabolism..
Double :: Double (a.) To pass around or by; to march or sail round, so as to reverse the direction of motion..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) Hence, to overthrow; to subvert..
Rose-cut :: Rose-cut (a.) Cut flat on the reverse, and with a convex face formed of triangular facets in rows; -- said of diamonds and other precious stones. See Rose diamond, under Rose. Cf. Brilliant, n..
Backwards :: Backwards (adv.) In a contrary or reverse manner, way, or direction; contrarily; as, to read backwards..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A turn or fold made in bandaging, by which the direction of the bandage is changed..
Sol-fa :: Sol-fa (v. i.) To sing the notes of the gamut, ascending or descending; as, do or ut, re, mi, fa, sol, la, si, do, or the same in reverse order..
Water Hammer :: Water hammer () A vessel partly filled with water, exhausted of air, and hermetically sealed. When reversed or shaken, the water being unimpeded by air, strikes the sides in solid mass with a sound like that of a hammer..
Traverse :: Traverse (a.) A work thrown up to intercept an enfilade, or reverse fire, along exposed passage, or line of work..
Inverse :: Inverse (a.) Inverted; having a position or mode of attachment the reverse of that which is usual.
Positive :: Positive (a.) Corresponding with the original in respect to the position of lights and shades, instead of having the lights and shades reversed; as, a positive picture..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) To cause to return; to recall.
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) The act of reversing; complete change; reversal; hence, total change in circumstances or character; especially, a change from better to worse; misfortune; a check or defeat; as, the enemy met with a reverse..
Parelectronomy :: Parelectronomy (n.) A condition of the muscles induced by exposure to severe cold, in which the electrical action of the muscle is reversed..
Renverse :: Renverse (v. t.) To reverse.
Debased :: Debased (a.) Turned upside down from its proper position; inverted; reversed.
Reversing :: Reversing (a.) Serving to effect reversal, as of motion; capable of being reversed..
Renverse :: Renverse (a.) Reversed; set with the head downward; turned contrary to the natural position.
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