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Homogenesis :: Homogenesis (n.) That method of reproduction in which the successive generations are alike, the offspring, either animal or plant, running through the same cycle of existence as the parent; gamogenesis; -- opposed to heterogenesis..

Denudation :: Denudation (n.) The laying bare of rocks by the washing away of the overlying earth, etc.; or the excavation and removal of them by the action of running water..

Hip :: Hip (n.) The external angle formed by the meeting of two sloping sides or skirts of a roof, which have their wall plates running in different directions..

Torrent :: Torrent (n.) A violent stream, as of water, lava, or the like; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice..

By-bidder :: By-bidder (n.) One who bids at an auction in behalf of the auctioneer or owner, for the purpose of running up the price of articles..

Diagonal :: Diagonal (n.) A member, in a framed structure, running obliquely across a panel..

Stagnant :: Stagnant (a.) That stagnates; not flowing; not running in a current or steam; motionless; hence, impure or foul from want of motion; as, a stagnant lake or pond; stagnant blood in the veins..

Race :: Race (n.) Esp., swift progress; rapid course; a running..

Overrun :: Overrun (v. t.) To exceed in distance or speed of running; to go beyond or pass in running.

Wild-cat :: Wild-cat (a.) Running without control; running along the line without a train; as, a wild-cat locomotive..

Fake :: Fake (v. t.) To coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form,, to prevent twisting when running out..

Murmur :: Murmur (v. i.) A low, confused, and indistinct sound, like that of running water..

Roulade :: Roulade (n.) A smoothly running passage of short notes (as semiquavers, or sixteenths) uniformly grouped, sung upon one long syllable, as in Handel's oratorios..

Spinner :: Spinnaker (n.) A large triangular sail set upon a boom, -- used when running before the wind..

Sea Room :: Sea room () Room or space at sea for a vessel to maneuver, drive, or scud, without peril of running ashore or aground..

Sanguifluous :: Sanguifluous (a.) Flowing or running with blood.

Heel :: Heel (v. t.) To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like..

Intercurrence :: Intercurrence (n.) A passing or running between; occurrence.

Runaway :: Runaway (a.) Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse..

Hogreeve :: Hogreeve (n.) A civil officer charged with the duty of impounding hogs running at large.

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