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Postmasters-general :: Postmasters-general (pl. ) of Postmaster-genera.

Cofferdam :: Cofferdam (n.) A water-tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) and permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc..

Water-standing :: Water-standing (a.) Tear-filled.

Water-laid :: Water-laid (a.) Having a left-hand twist; -- said of cordage; as, a water-laid, or left-hand, rope..

Platter-faced :: Platter-faced (a.) Having a broad, flat face..

Roundhouse :: Roundhouse (n.) A cabin or apartament on the after part of the quarter-deck, having the poop for its roof; -- sometimes called the coach..

Ter- :: Ter- () A combining form from L. ter signifying three times, thrice. See Tri-, 2..

Camel :: Camel (n.) A water-tight structure (as a large box or boxes) used to assist a vessel in passing over a shoal or bar or in navigating shallow water. By admitting water, the camel or camels may be sunk and attached beneath or at the sides of a vessel, and when the water is pumped out the vessel is lifted..

Water-closet :: Water-closet (n.) A privy; especially, a privy furnished with a contrivance for introducing a stream of water to cleanse it..

After-dinner :: After-dinner (a.) Following dinner; post-prandial; as, an after-dinner nap..

Winter-beaten :: Winter-beaten (a.) Beaten or harassed by the severe weather of winter.

Literal :: Literal (a.) Giving a strict or literal construction; unimaginative; matter-of fast; -- applied to persons.

Teeter-tail :: Teeter-tail (n.) The spotted sandpiper. See the Note under Sandpiper.

Tymp :: Tymp (n.) A hollow water-cooled iron casting in the upper part of the archway in which the dam stands.

Father-in-law :: Father-in-law (n.) The father of one's husband or wife; -- correlative to son-in-law and daughter-in-law.

After-glow :: After-glow (n.) A glow of refulgence in the western sky after sunset.

Sister-in-law :: Sister-in-law (n.) The sister of one's husband or wife; also, the wife of one's brother; sometimes, the wife of one's husband's or wife's brother..

Cater-cornered :: Cater-cornered (a.) Diagonal.

Water-rot :: Water-rot (v. t.) To rot by steeping in water; to water-ret; as, to water-rot hemp or flax..

Ventilate :: Ventilate (v. t.) To provide with a vent, or escape, for air, gas, etc.; as, to ventilate a mold, or a water-wheel bucket..

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