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Ordinate :: Ordinate (n.) The distance of any point in a curve or a straight line, measured on a line called the axis of ordinates or on a line parallel to it, from another line called the axis of abscissas, on which the corresponding abscissa of the point is measured..

Cockspur :: Cockspur (n.) A variety of Crataegus, or hawthorn (C. Crus-galli), having long, straight thorns; -- called also Cockspur thorn..

Bent :: Bent (a. & p. p.) Changed by pressure so as to be no longer straight; crooked; as, a bent pin; a bent lever..

Stress :: Streptothrix (n.) A genus of bacilli occurring of the form of long, smooth and apparently branched threads, either straight or twisted..

Vinculum :: Vinculum (n.) A straight, horizontal mark placed over two or more members of a compound quantity, which are to be subjected to the same operation, as in the expression x2 + y2 - x + y..

Straightforward :: Straightforward (a.) Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.

Honest :: Honest (a.) Characterized by integrity or fairness and straight/forwardness in conduct, thought, speech, etc.; upright; just; equitable; trustworthy; truthful; sincere; free from fraud, guile, or duplicity; not false; -- said of persons and acts, and of things to which a moral quality is imputed; as, an honest judge or merchant; an honest statement; an honest bargain; an honest business; an honest book; an honest confession..

Tore :: Tore (n.) The surface described by the circumference of a circle revolving about a straight line in its own plane.

Cue :: Cue (n.) A straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in playing billiards.

Bisector :: Bisector (n.) One who, or that which, bisects; esp. (Geom.) a straight line which bisects an angle..

Secant :: Secant (a.) A line that cuts another; especially, a straight line cutting a curve in two or more points..

Straight :: Straight (superl.) Approximately straight; not much curved; as, straight ribs are such as pass from the base of a leaf to the apex, with a small curve..

Straight :: Straight (adv.) In a straight manner; directly; rightly; forthwith; immediately; as, the arrow went straight to the mark..

Estramacon :: Estramacon (n.) A straight, heavy sword with two edges, used in the 16th and 17th centuries..

Dress :: Dress (v. t.) To arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust to a straight line and at proper distance; to align; as, to dress the ranks..

Newel :: Newel (n.) The upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind; hence, in stairs having straight flights, the principal post at the foot of a staircase, or the secondary ones at the landings. See Hollow newel, under Hollow..

Devious :: Devious (a.) Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; as, a devious path or way..

Straightness :: Straightly (adv.) A variant of Straitly. See 1st Straight.

Focus :: Focus (n.) A point so related to a conic section and certain straight line called the directrix that the ratio of the distace between any point of the curve and the focus to the distance of the same point from the directrix is constant.

Square :: Square (n.) To form with right angles and straight lines, or flat surfaces; as, to square mason's work..

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