Definition of tiller

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Tiller (v. i.) To put forth new shoots from the root, or round the bottom of the original stalk; as, wheat or rye tillers; some spread plants by tillering..

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Line :: Line (n.) The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc..
Discharge :: Discharge (v. t.) Firing off; explosive removal of a charge; explosion; letting off; as, a discharge of arrows, of artillery..
Bombardier :: Bombardier (n.) One who used or managed a bombard; an artilleryman; a gunner.
Rudder :: Rudder (n.) The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment..
Artillery :: Artillery (n.) The men and officers of that branch of the army to which the care and management of artillery are confided.
Distillery :: Distillery (n.) The building and works where distilling, esp. of alcoholic liquors, is carried on..
Unship :: Unship (v. t.) To remove or detach, as any part or implement, from its proper position or connection when in use; as, to unship an oar; to unship capstan bars; to unship the tiller..
Luff :: Luff (v. i.) To turn the head of a vessel toward the wind; to sail nearer the wind; to turn the tiller so as to make the vessel sail nearer the wind.
Whipstaff :: Whipstaff (n.) A bar attached to the tiller, for convenience in steering..
Ship :: Ship (v. t.) To put in its place; as, to ship the tiller or rudder..
Cannonry :: Cannonry (n.) Cannon, collectively; artillery..
Drake :: Drake (n.) A small piece of artillery.
Distilleries :: Distilleries (pl. ) of Distiller.
Artilleryman :: Artilleryman (n.) A man who manages, or assists in managing, a large gun in firing..
Stillhouse :: Stiller (n.) One who stills, or quiets..
Drill :: Drill (n.) The act or exercise of training soldiers in the military art, as in the manual of arms, in the execution of evolutions, and the like; hence, diligent and strict instruction and exercise in the rudiments and methods of any business; a kind or method of military exercises; as, infantry drill; battalion drill; artillery drill..
Exclusive :: Exclusive (a.) Not taking into the account; excluding from consideration; -- opposed to inclusive; as, five thousand troops, exclusive of artillery..
Stern :: Stern (v. t.) The helm or tiller of a vessel or boat; also, the rudder..
Posttiller :: Posttiller (n.) See Postiler.
Bead Proof :: Bead proof () Among distillers, a certain degree of strength in alcoholic liquor, as formerly ascertained by the floating or sinking of glass globules of different specific gravities thrown into it; now ascertained by more accurate meters..
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