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Projection :: Projection (n.) A jutting out; also, a part jutting out, as of a building; an extension beyond something else..

Polygonometry :: Polygonometry (n.) The doctrine of polygons; an extension of some of the principles of trigonometry to the case of polygons.

Elongation :: Elongation (n.) The act of lengthening, or the state of being lengthened; protraction; extension..

Tension :: Tension (a.) A device for checking the delivery of the thread in a sewing machine, so as to give the stitch the required degree of tightness..

Enlargement :: Enlargement (n.) Expansion or extension, as of the powers of the mind; ennoblement, as of the feelings and character; as, an enlargement of views, of knowledge, of affection..

Villa :: Villa (n.) A country seat; a country or suburban residence of some pretensions to elegance.

Extensure :: Extensure (n.) Extension.

Psychrometer :: Psychrometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the tension of the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere, being essentially a wet and dry bulb hygrometer..

Sugar :: Sugar (n.) By extension, anything resembling sugar in taste or appearance; as, sugar of lead (lead acetate), a poisonous white crystalline substance having a sweet taste..

Extensometer :: Extensometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the extension of a body, especially for measuring the elongation of bars of iron, steel, or other material, when subjected to a tensile force..

Arrogant :: Arrogant (a.) Containing arrogance; marked with arrogance; proceeding from undue claims or self-importance; -- applied to things; as, arrogant pretensions or behavior..

Brace :: Brace (n.) The state of being braced or tight; tension.

Trapezium :: Trapezium (n.) A region on the ventral side of the brain, either just back of the pons Varolii, or, as in man, covered by the posterior extension of its transverse fibers..

Pharisee :: Pharisee (n.) One of a sect or party among the Jews, noted for a strict and formal observance of rites and ceremonies and of the traditions of the elders, and whose pretensions to superior sanctity led them to separate themselves from the other Jews..

Pretension :: Pretension (n.) A claim made, whether true or false; a right alleged or assumed; a holding out the appearance of possessing a certain character; as, pretensions to scholarship..

Highflier :: Highflier (n.) One who is extravagant in pretensions, opinions, or manners..

Funicular :: Funicular (a.) Dependent on the tension of a cord.

Frieze :: Frieze (n.) Any sculptured or richly ornamented band in a building or, by extension, in rich pieces of furniture. See Illust. of Column..

Rod :: Rod (n.) A member used in tension, as for sustaining a suspended weight, or in tension and compression, as for transmitting reciprocating motion, etc.; a connecting bar..

Misprofess :: Misprofess (v. i.) To make a false profession; to make pretensions to skill which is not possessed.

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