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Rasp :: Rasp (v.) A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file..

Hit :: Hit (v. t.) To reach with a stroke or blow; to strike or touch, usually with force; especially, to reach or touch (an object aimed at)..

Indicator :: Indicator (n.) An instrument which draws a diagram showing the varying pressure in the cylinder of an engine or pump at every point of the stroke. It consists of a small cylinder communicating with the engine cylinder and fitted with a piston which the varying pressure drives upward more or less against the resistance of a spring. A lever imparts motion to a pencil which traces the diagram on a card wrapped around a vertical drum which is turned back and forth by a string connected with the pist

Lead :: Lead (n.) The width of port opening which is uncovered by the valve, for the admission or release of steam, at the instant when the piston is at end of its stroke..

Clearance :: Clearance (n.) The distance by which one object clears another, as the distance between the piston and cylinder head at the end of a stroke in a steam engine, or the least distance between the point of a cogwheel tooth and the bottom of a space between teeth of a wheel with which it engages..

Insolation :: Insolation (n.) A sunstroke.

Ding :: Ding (n.) A thump or stroke, especially of a bell..

Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) Hence, by extension, an addition or amandment to a written composition; a touch; as, to give some finishing strokes to an essay..

Guillotine :: Guillotine (n.) A machine for beheading a person by one stroke of a heavy ax or blade, which slides in vertical guides, is raised by a cord, and let fall upon the neck of the victim..

Deathblow :: Deathblow (n.) A mortal or crushing blow; a stroke or event which kills or destroys.

Stripe :: Stripe (n.) A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass or range of a stroke; as, a long sweep..

Hack :: Hack (v. t.) To cut irregulary, without skill or definite purpose; to notch; to mangle by repeated strokes of a cutting instrument; as, to hack a post..

Strokesman :: Strokesman (pl. ) of Strokesma.

Slur :: Slur (n.) A mark, thus [/ or /], connecting notes that are to be sung to the same syllable, or made in one continued breath of a wind instrument, or with one stroke of a bow; a tie; a sign of legato..

Baff :: Baff (n.) A blow; a stroke.

Cut :: Cut (n.) A stroke or blow or cutting motion with an edged instrument; a stroke or blow with a whip.

Tact :: Tact (n.) The stroke in beating time.

Sunup :: Sun-struck (a.) Overcome by, or affected with, sunstroke; as, sun-struck soldiers..

Tamp :: Tamp (v. t.) To drive in or down by frequent gentle strokes; as, to tamp earth so as to make a smooth place..

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