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Thrust :: Thrust (n.) The breaking down of the roof of a gallery under its superincumbent weight.

Knock-knee :: Knock-knee (n.) A condition in which the knees are bent in so as to touch each other in walking; inknee.

Version :: Version (n.) A condition of the uterus in which its axis is deflected from its normal position without being bent upon itself. See Anteversion, and Retroversion..

Unbent :: Unbent (imp. & p. p.) of Unben.

Superinduced :: Superincumbent (a.) Lying or resting on something else.

Hagbut :: Hagbut (n.) A harquebus, of which the but was bent down or hooked for convenience in taking aim..

Ribband :: Ribband (n.) A long, narrow strip of timber bent and bolted longitudinally to the ribs of a vessel, to hold them in position, and give rigidity to the framework..

Malacosteon :: Malacosteon (n.) A peculiar disease of the bones, in consequence of which they become softened and capable of being bent without breaking..

Parson :: Parson (n.) A person who represents a parish in its ecclesiastical and corporate capacities; hence, the rector or incumbent of a parochial church, who has full possession of all the rights thereof, with the cure of souls..

Reflexed :: Reflexed (a.) Bent backward or outward.

Clasp :: Clasp (n.) An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for holding together two objects or the parts of anything, as the ends of a belt, the covers of a book, etc..

Arcuation :: Arcuation (n.) The act of bending or curving; incurvation; the state of being bent; crookedness.

Unbowed :: Unbowed (a.) Not bent or arched; not bowed down.

Intent :: Intent (a.) Having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object; sedulous; eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now with on; as, intent on business or pleasure..

Siphon :: Siphon (n.) A device, consisting of a pipe or tube bent so as to form two branches or legs of unequal length, by which a liquid can be transferred to a lower level, as from one vessel to another, over an intermediate elevation, by the action of the pressure of the atmosphere in forcing the liquid up the shorter branch of the pipe immersed in it, while the continued excess of weight of the liquid in the longer branch (when once filled) causes a continuous flow. The flow takes place only when the

Resorbent :: Resorbent (a.) Swallowing up.

Belly :: Belly (n.) The hollow part of a curved or bent timber, the convex part of which is the back..

Propensity :: Propensity (n.) The quality or state of being propense; natural inclination; disposition to do good or evil; bias; bent; tendency.

Bridle Iron :: Bridle iron () A strong flat bar of iron, so bent as to support, as in a stirrup, one end of a floor timber, etc., where no sufficient bearing can be had; -- called also stirrup and hanger..

Curvant :: Curvant (p. pr.) Bowed; bent; curved.

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