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Screw :: Screw (n.) A steam vesel propelled by a screw instead of wheels; a screw steamer; a propeller.

Bestead :: Bestead (imp. & p. p.) of Bestea.

Wabble :: Wabble (v. i.) To move staggeringly or unsteadily from one side to the other; to vacillate; to move the manner of a rotating disk when the axis of rotation is inclined to that of the disk; -- said of a turning or whirling body; as, a top wabbles; a buzz saw wabbles..

Bedcord :: Bedcord (n.) A cord or rope interwoven in a bedstead so as to support the bed.

Four-poster :: Four-poster (n.) A large bedstead with tall posts at the corners to support curtains.

Bedstead :: Bedstead (n.) A framework for supporting a bed.

Plunger :: Plunger (n.) A long solid cylinder, used, instead of a piston or bucket, as a forcer in pumps..

Flare :: Flare (v. i.) To shine out with a sudden and unsteady light; to emit a dazzling or painfully bright light.

Press :: Press (v. i.) To exert pressure; to bear heavily; to push, crowd, or urge with steady force..

Wince :: Wince (v. i.) To kick or flounce when unsteady, or impatient at a rider; as, a horse winces..

Totly :: Totly (v. i.) To walk in a wavering, unsteady manner; to toddle; to topple..

Twill :: Twill (v. t.) An appearance of diagonal lines or ribs produced in textile fabrics by causing the weft threads to pass over one and under two, or over one and under three or more, warp threads, instead of over one and under the next in regular succession, as in plain weaving..

Inconstant :: Inconstant (a.) Not constant; not stable or uniform; subject to change of character, appearance, opinion, inclination, or purpose, etc.; not firm; unsteady; fickle; changeable; variable; -- said of persons or things; as, inconstant in love or friendship..

Rest :: Rest (n.) That on which anything rests or leans for support; as, a rest in a lathe, for supporting the cutting tool or steadying the work..

Lozenge :: Lozenge (n.) A form of the escutcheon used by women instead of the shield which is used by men.

Viceman :: Viceman (n.) A smith who works at the vice instead of at the anvil.

Sally :: Sally (v.) Transgression of the limits of soberness or steadiness; act of levity; wild gayety; frolic; escapade.

Ballast :: Ballast (a.) Fig.: That which gives, or helps to maintain, uprightness, steadiness, and security..

Fast :: Fast (v.) Firm in adherence; steadfast; not easily separated or alienated; faithful; as, a fast friend..

Flare :: Flare (v. i.) To burn with an unsteady or waving flame; as, the candle flares..

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