Definition of score

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Score (n.) A distance of twenty yards; -- a term used in ancient archery and gunnery.

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Underscore :: Underscore (v. t.) To draw a mark or line under; to underline.
Score :: Score (v. t.) To mark or signify by lines or notches; to keep record or account of; to set down; to record; to charge.
Understroke :: Understroke (v. t.) To underline or underscore.
Ninescore :: Ninescore (n.) The product of nine times twenty; ninescore units or objects.
Notch :: Notch (v. t.) To cut or make notches in ; to indent; also, to score by notches; as, to notch a stick..
Yam :: Yam (n.) A large, esculent, farinaceous tuber of various climbing plants of the genus Dioscorea; also, the plants themselves. Mostly natives of warm climates. The plants have netted-veined, petioled leaves, and pods with three broad wings. The commonest species is D. sativa, but several others are cultivated..
Ninescore :: Ninescore (a.) Nine times twenty, or one hundred and eighty..
Tally :: Tally (n.) Originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number; later, one of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept..
Score :: Score (n.) A line drawn; a groove or furrow.
Score :: Score (n.) Account; reason; motive; sake; behalf.
Deuce :: Deuce (n.) A condition of the score beginning whenever each side has won three strokes in the same game (also reckoned 40 all), and reverted to as often as a tie is made until one of the sides secures two successive strokes following a tie or deuce, which decides the game..
Score :: Score (n.) An account or reckoning; account of dues; bill; hence, indebtedness..
Hundred :: Hundred (n.) The product of ten mulitplied by ten, or the number of ten times ten; a collection or sum, consisting of ten times ten units or objects; five score. Also, a symbol representing one hundred units, as 100 or C..
Opera :: Opera (n.) The score of a musical drama, either written or in print; a play set to music..
Score :: Score (n.) The number twenty, as being marked off by a special score or tally; hence, in pl., a large number..
Scotch :: Scotch (v. t.) To cut superficially; to wound; to score.
Score :: Score (v. t.) To mark with lines, scratches, or notches; to cut notches or furrows in; to notch; to scratch; to furrow; as, to score timber for hewing; to score the back with a lash..
Twenty :: Twenty (n.) The number next following nineteen; the sum of twelve and eight, or twice ten; twenty units or objects; a score..
Scotch :: Scotch (n.) A slight cut or incision; a score.
Eighty :: Eighty (a.) Eight times ten; fourscore.
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