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Short Circuit :: Short circuit () A circuit formed or closed by a conductor of relatively low resistance because shorter or of relatively great conductivity.

Hack :: Hack (n.) A hacking; a catch in speaking; a short, broken cough..

Pause :: Pause (n.) To make a short stop; to cease for a time; to intermit speaking or acting; to stop; to wait; to rest.

Batlet :: Batlet (n.) A short bat for beating clothes in washing them; -- called also batler, batling staff, batting staff..

O :: O' (prep.) A shortened form of of or on.

Cutlass :: Cutlass (n.) A short, heavy, curving sword, used in the navy. See Curtal ax..

Turbit :: Turbit (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon, remarkable for its short beak..

Twitch :: Twitch (n.) The act of twitching; a pull with a jerk; a short, sudden, quick pull; as, a twitch by the sleeve..

Chub-faced :: Chub-faced (a.) Having a plump, short face..

Stipple :: Stipple (v. t.) To paint, as in water colors, by small, short touches which together produce an even or softly graded surface..

Camisole :: Camisole (n.) A short dressing jacket for women.

Ritornello :: Ritornello (n.) A short return or repetition; a concluding symphony to an air, often consisting of the burden of the song..

Dodo :: Dodo (n.) A large, extinct bird (Didus ineptus), formerly inhabiting the Island of Mauritius. It had short, half-fledged wings, like those of the ostrich, and a short neck and legs; -- called also dronte. It was related to the pigeons..

Aphoristical :: Aphoristical (a.) In the form of, or of the nature of, an aphorism; in the form of short, unconnected sentences; as, an aphoristic style..

Shunt :: Shunt (v. t.) A turning off to a side or short track, that the principal track may be left free..

Chink :: Chink (n.) A short, sharp sound, as of metal struck with a slight degree of violence..

Codetta :: Codetta (n.) A short passage connecting two sections, but not forming part of either; a short coda..

Pug :: Pug (n.) One of a small breed of pet dogs having a short nose and head; a pug dog.

Bob :: Bob (v. i.) To have a short, jerking motion; to play to and fro, or up and down; to play loosely against anything..

Roundabout :: Roundabout (n.) A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc..

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