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Barnacle :: Barnacle (n.) An instrument for pinching a horse's nose, and thus restraining him..

Collar :: Collar (n.) A ring or round flange upon, surrounding, or against an object, and used for restraining motion within given limits, or for holding something to its place, or for hiding an opening around an object; as, a collar on a shaft, used to prevent endwise motion of the shaft; a collar surrounding a stovepipe at the place where it enters a wall. The flanges of a piston and the gland of a stuffing box are sometimes called collars..

Compulsory :: Compulsory (a.) Having the power of compulsion; constraining.

Distress :: Distress (n.) The thing taken by distraining; that which is seized to procure satisfaction.

Strainer :: Strained (a.) Done or produced with straining or excessive effort; as, his wit was strained..

Straint :: Straining () a. & n. from Strain.

Modest :: Modest (a.) Restraining within due limits of propriety; not forward, bold, boastful, or presumptious; rather retiring than pushing one's self forward; not obstructive; as, a modest youth; a modest man..

Braid :: Braid (v. t.) To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations..

Strait-laced :: Strait-jacket (n.) A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back..

Distraining :: Distraining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Distrai.

Distress :: Distress (n.) The act of distraining; the taking of a personal chattel out of the possession of a wrongdoer, by way of pledge for redress of an injury, or for the performance of a duty, as for nonpayment of rent or taxes, or for injury done by cattle, etc..

Abstentious :: Abstentious (a.) Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining.

Colation :: Colation (n.) The act or process of straining or filtering.

Compulsatory :: Compulsatory (a.) Operating with force; compelling; forcing; constraining; resulting from, or enforced by, compulsion..

Overstraining :: Overstraining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overstrai.

Incontinent :: Incontinent (a.) Not continent; uncontrolled; not restraining the passions or appetites, particularly the sexual appetite; indulging unlawful lust; unchaste; lewd..

Limitation :: Limitation (v. t.) That which limits; a restriction; a qualification; a restraining condition, defining circumstance, or qualifying conception; as, limitations of thought..

Obligate :: Obligate (v. t.) To bring or place under obligation, moral or legal; to hold by a constraining motive..

Unstrained :: Unstrained (a.) Not strained; not cleared or purified by straining; as, unstrained oil or milk..

Colature :: Colature (n.) The process of straining; the matter strained; a strainer.

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