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Hydriform :: Hydriform (a.) Having the form or structure of a hydra.

Ripidolite :: Ripidolite (n.) A translucent mineral of a green color and micaceous structure, belonging to the chlorite group; a hydrous silicate of alumina, magnesia, and iron; -- called also clinochlore..

Jetty :: "Jetty (n.) A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor; a mole; as, the Eads system of jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi River..

Cutwater :: Cutwater (n.) A starling or other structure attached to the pier of a bridge, with an angle or edge directed up stream, in order better to resist the action of water, ice, etc.; the sharpened upper end of the pier itself..

Foliated :: Foliated (a.) Characterized by being separable into thin plates or folia; as, graphite has a foliated structure..

Make :: Make (n.) Structure, texture, constitution of parts; construction; shape; form..

Cord :: Cord (n.) Any structure having the appearance of a cord, esp. a tendon or a nerve. See under Spermatic, Spinal, Umbilical, Vocal..

Sustain :: Sustain (v. t.) To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support; as, a foundation sustains the superstructure; a beast sustains a load; a rope sustains a weight..

Frame :: Frame (n.) The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering.

Keelson :: Keelson (n.) A piece of timber in a ship laid on the middle of the floor timbers over the keel, and binding the floor timbers to the keel; in iron vessels, a structure of plates, situated like the keelson of a timber ship..

Formation :: Formation (n.) The manner in which a thing is formed; structure; construction; conformation; form; as, the peculiar formation of the heart..

Metamorphic :: Metamorphic (a.) Causing a change of structure.

Uropod :: Uropod (n.) Any one of the abdominal appendages of a crustacean, especially one of the posterior ones, which are often larger than the rest, and different in structure, and are used chiefly in locomotion. See Illust. of Crustacea, and Stomapoda..

Cephalization :: Cephalization (n.) Domination of the head in animal life as expressed in the physical structure; localization of important organs or parts in or near the head, in animal development..

Hygrophanous :: Hygrophanous (a.) Having such a structure as to be diaphanous when moist, and opaque when dry..

Counter Brace :: Counter brace () A brace, in a framed structure, which resists a strain of a character opposite to that which a main brace is designed to receive..

Stack :: Stack (a.) Any single insulated and prominent structure, or upright pipe, which affords a conduit for smoke; as, the brick smokestack of a factory; the smokestack of a steam vessel..

Gate :: Gate (n.) A large door or passageway in the wall of a city, of an inclosed field or place, or of a grand edifice, etc.; also, the movable structure of timber, metal, etc., by which the passage can be closed..

Sleeper :: Sleeper (n.) One of the pieces of timber, stone, or iron, on or near the level of the ground, for the support of some superstructure, to steady framework, to keep in place the rails of a railway, etc.; a stringpiece..

Gastrology :: Gastrology (n.) The science which treats of the structure and functions of the stomach; a treatise of the stomach.

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