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Definition of straight
Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of straight is as below...
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..
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Directrix
::
Directrix
(n.) A
straight
line so
situated
with
respect
to a conic
section
that the
distance
of any point of the curve from it has a
constant
ratio to the
distance
of the same point from the
focus.
Tractrix
::
Tractrix
(n.) A curve such that the part of the
tangent
between
the point of
tangency
and a given
straight
line is
constant;
-- so
called
because
it was
conceived
as
described
by the
motion
of one end of a
tangent
line as the other end was drawn along the given line.
Extension
::
Extension
(v. t.) The
operation
of
stretching
a
broken
bone so as to bring the
fragments
into the same
straight
line.
Auger
::
Auger (n.) A
carpenter's
tool for
boring
holes
larger
than those bored by a
gimlet.
It has a
handle
placed
crosswise
by which it is
turned
with both
hands.
A pod auger is one with a
straight
channel
or
groove,
like the half of a bean pod. A screw auger has a
twisted
blade,
by the
spiral
groove
of which the chips are
discharge..
Rule
::
Rule (a.) A
straight
strip of wood,
metal,
or the like, which
serves
as a guide in
drawing
a
straight
line; a
ruler..
Screed
::
Screed
(n.) A
wooden
straightedge
used to lay
across
the
plaster
screed,
as a limit for the
thickness
of the
coat..
Intercept
::
Intercept
(n.) A part cut off or
intercepted,
as a
portion
of a line
included
between
two
points,
or cut off two
straight
lines or
curves..
Striction
::
Strict
(a.)
Upright,
or
straight
and
narrow;
-- said of the shape of the
plants
or their
flower
clusters..
Vibration
::
Vibration
(n.) A
limited
reciprocating
motion
of a
particle
of an
elastic
body or
medium
in
alternately
opposite
directions
from its
position
of
equilibrium,
when that
equilibrium
has been
disturbed,
as when a
stretched
cord or other body
produces
musical
notes,
or
particles
of air
transmit
sounds
to the ear. The path of the
particle
may be in a
straight
line, in a
circular
arc, or in any curve
whatever..
Lory
::
Lory (n.) Any one of many
species
of small
parrots
of the
family
Trichoglossidae,
generally
having
the
tongue
papillose
at the tip, and the
mandibles
straighter
and less
toothed
than in
common
parrots.
They are found in the East
Indies,
Australia,
New
Guinea,
and the
adjacent
islands.
They feed
mostly
on soft
fruits
and on the honey of
flowers..
Perk
::
Perk (v. t.) To make trim or
smart;
to
straighten
up; to
erect;
to make a
jaunty
or saucy
display
of; as, to perk the ears; to perk up one's
head..
Directly
::
Directly
(adv.)
In a
straightforward
way;
without
anything
intervening;
not by
secondary,
but by
direct,
means..
Direct
::
Direct
(a.)
Straightforward;
not of
crooked
ways, or
swerving
from truth and
openness;
sincere;
outspoken..
Straighten
::
Straighting
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of
Straighte.
Screw
::
Screw (n.) A
straight
line in space with which a
definite
linear
magnitude
termed
the pitch is
associated
(cf. 5th
Pitch,
10 (b)). It is used to
express
the
displacement
of a rigid body, which may
always
be made to
consist
of a
rotation
about an axis
combined
with a
translation
parallel
to that
axis..
Spired
::
Spire (n.) The part of a
spiral
generated
in one
revolution
of the
straight
line about the pole. See
Spiral,
n..
Dishonesty
::
Dishonesty
(n.) Want of
honesty,
probity,
or
integrity
in
principle;
want of
fairness
and
straightforwardness;
a
disposition
to
defraud,
deceive,
or
betray;
faithlessness..
Cissoid
::
Cissoid
(n.) A curve
invented
by
Diocles,
for the
purpose
of
solving
two
celebrated
problems
of the
higher
geometry;
viz., to
trisect
a plane
angle,
and to
construct
two
geometrical
means
between
two given
straight
lines..
Square
::
Square
(n.) To form with right
angles
and
straight
lines,
or flat
surfaces;
as, to
square
mason's
work..
Rightness
::
Rightness
(n.)
Straightness;
as, the
rightness
of a
line..
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