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Cat-harping :: Cat-harping (n.) One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so a to give freer sweep to the yards.

Parable :: Parable (n.) A comparison; a similitude; specifically, a short fictitious narrative of something which might really occur in life or nature, by means of which a moral is drawn; as, the parables of Christ..

Tongue-tied :: Tongue-tied (a.) Destitute of the power of distinct articulation; having an impediment in the speech, esp. when caused by a short fraenum..

Desiccator :: Desiccator (n.) A short glass jar fitted with an air-tight cover, and containing some desiccating agent, as sulphuric acid or calcium chloride, above which is suspended the material to be dried, or preserved from moisture..

Jemmy :: Jemmy (n.) A short crowbar. See Jimmy.

Short-lived :: Short-lived (a.) Not living or lasting long; being of short continuance; as, a short-lived race of beings; short-lived pleasure; short-lived passion..

Gamashes :: Gamashes (n. pl.) High boots or buskins; in Scotland, short spatterdashes or riding trousers, worn over the other clothing..

Abbreviate :: Abbreviate (a.) Having one part relatively shorter than another or than the ordinary type.

Bark :: Bark (v. i.) To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs; -- said of some animals, but especially of dogs..

Hanger :: Hanger (n.) That which hangs or is suspended, as a sword worn at the side; especially, in the 18th century, a short, curved sword..

Shortage :: Shortage (n.) Amount or extent of deficiency, as determined by some requirement or standard; as, a shortage in money accounts..

Trumpet :: Trumpet (n.) A funnel, or short, fiaring pipe, used as a guide or conductor, as for yarn in a knitting machine..

Courtepy :: Courtepy (n.) A short coat of coarse cloth.

Coatee :: Coatee (n.) A coat with short flaps.

Glimpse :: Glimpse (n.) A short, hurried view; a transitory or fragmentary perception; a quick sight..

Interlude :: Interlude (n.) A short entertainment exhibited on the stage between the acts of a play, or between the play and the afterpiece, to relieve the tedium of waiting..

Minim :: Minim (n.) A short poetical encomium.

Foreganger :: Foreganger (n.) A short rope grafted on a harpoon, to which a longer lin/ may be attached..

Lye :: Lye (n.) A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding..

Mince :: Mince (v. i.) To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner..

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