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Catenary :: Catenary (n.) The curve formed by a rope or chain of uniform density and perfect flexibility, hanging freely between two points of suspension, not in the same vertical line..

Revive :: Revive (v. i.) To raise from coma, languor, depression, or discouragement; to bring into action after a suspension..

Dependence :: Dependence (n.) The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support.

Dredge :: Dredge (n.) Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.

Hang :: Hang (v. i.) To fasten in a manner which will allow of free motion upon the point or points of suspension; -- said of a pendulum, a swing, a door, gate, etc..

Bifilar :: Bifilar (a.) Two-threaded; involving the use of two threads; as, bifilar suspension; a bifilar balance..

Syncopist :: Syncope (n.) A pause or cessation; suspension.

Suspension :: Suspension (n.) Of punishment, or sentence of punishment..

Sist :: Sist (n.) A stay or suspension of proceedings; an order for a stay of proceedings.

Sleep :: Sleep (v. i.) To take rest by a suspension of the voluntary exercise of the powers of the body and mind, and an apathy of the organs of sense; to slumber..

Lockout :: Lockout (n.) The closing of a factory or workshop by an employer, usually in order to bring the workmen to satisfactory terms by a suspension of wages..

Ecstasy :: Ecstasy (n.) A state which consists in total suspension of sensibility, of voluntary motion, and largely of mental power. The body is erect and inflexible; the pulsation and breathing are not affected..

Stupor :: Stupor (n.) Great diminution or suspension of sensibility; suppression of sense or feeling; lethargy.

Lunacy :: Lunacy (n.) A morbid suspension of good sense or judgment, as through fanaticism..

Suspension :: Suspension (n.) Especially, temporary delay, interruption, or cessation.

Settle :: Settle (v. i.) To become clear after being turbid or obscure; to clarify by depositing matter held in suspension; as, the weather settled; wine settles by standing..

Interruption :: Interruption (n.) Temporary cessation; intermission; suspension.

Guy :: Guy (n.) A rope, chain, or rod attached to anything to steady it; as: a rope to steady or guide an object which is being hoisted or lowered; a rope which holds in place the end of a boom, spar, or yard in a ship; a chain or wire rope connecting a suspension bridge with the land on either side to prevent lateral swaying; a rod or rope attached to the top of a structure, as of a derrick, and extending obliquely to the ground, where it is fastened..

Suspension :: Suspension (n.) Of the action or execution of law, etc.; as, the suspension of the habeas corpus act..

Suspension :: Suspension (n.) A stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary.

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