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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Brigade :: Brigade (n.) A body of troops, whether cavalry, artillery, infantry, or mixed, consisting of two or more regiments, under the command of a brigadier general..
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..
Back :: Back (n.) A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc..
Distillery :: Distillery (n.) The act of distilling spirits.
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..
Stool :: Stool (v. i.) To ramfy; to tiller, as grain; to shoot out suckers..
Matross :: Matross (n.) Formerly, in the British service, a gunner or a gunner's mate; one of the soldiers in a train of artillery, who assisted the gunners in loading, firing, and sponging the guns..
Tiller :: Tiller (n.) A lever of wood or metal fitted to the rudder head and used for turning side to side in steering. In small boats hand power is used; in large vessels, the tiller is moved by means of mechanical appliances. See Illust. of Rudder. Cf. 2d Helm, 1..
Troop :: Troop (n.) Specifically, a small body of cavalry, light horse, or dragoons, consisting usually of about sixty men, commanded by a captain; the unit of formation of cavalry, corresponding to the company in infantry. Formerly, also, a company of horse artillery; a battery..
Tiller :: Tiller (n.) A young timber tree.
Stillhouse :: Stiller (n.) One who stills, or quiets..
Artilleryman :: Artilleryman (n.) A man who manages, or assists in managing, a large gun in firing..
Tiller :: Tiller (v. t.) One who tills; a husbandman; a cultivator; a plowman.
Line :: Line (n.) The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc..
Park :: Park (v. t.) To bring together in a park, or compact body; as, to park the artillery, the wagons, etc..
Regiment :: Regiment (n.) A body of men, either horse, foot, or artillery, commanded by a colonel, and consisting of a number of companies, usually ten..
Ordnance :: Ordnance (n.) Heavy weapons of warfare; cannon, or great guns, mortars, and howitzers; artillery; sometimes, a general term for all weapons and appliances used in war..
Astarboard :: Astarboard (adv.) Over to the starboard side; -- said of the tiller.
Rudderhead :: Rudderhead (n.) The upper end of the rudderpost, to which the tiller is attached..
Tiller :: Tiller (n.) A sprout or young tree that springs from a root or stump.
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