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Betrap :: Betrap (v. t.) To put trappings on; to clothe; to deck.

Trapeziform :: Trapeziform (a.) Having the form of a trapezium; trapezoid.

Martingal :: Martingal (n.) A strap fastened to a horse's girth, passing between his fore legs, and fastened to the bit, or now more commonly ending in two rings, through which the reins pass. It is intended to hold down the head of the horse, and prevent him from rearing..

Wanty :: Wanty (n.) A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of a beast; also, a leather tie; a short wagon rope..

Spearfish :: Spearfish (n.) A large and powerful fish (Tetrapturus albidus) related to the swordfish, but having scales and ventral fins. It is found on the American coast and the Mediterranean..

Ney :: Ney (n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.

Housing :: Housing (n.) A cover or cloth for a horse's saddle, as an ornamental or military appendage; a saddlecloth; a horse cloth; in plural, trappings..

Keeper :: Keeper (n.) A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in place; as: (a) The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot. (b) A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger. (c) A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap..

Contraposition :: Contraposition (n.) A so-called immediate inference which consists in denying the original subject of the contradictory predicate; e.g.: Every S is P; therefore, no Not-P is S..

Thorough-brace :: Thorough-brace (n.) A leather strap supporting the body of a carriage, and attached to springs, or serving as a spring. See Illust. of Chaise..

Pit :: Pit (n.) A covered deep hole for entrapping wild beasts; a pitfall; hence, a trap; a snare. Also used figuratively..

Polyphony :: Polyphony (n.) Composition in mutually related, equally important parts which share the melody among them; contrapuntal composition; -- opposed to homophony, in which the melody is given to one part only, the others filling out the harmony. See Counterpoint..

Strap :: Strap (v. t.) To beat or chastise with a strap.

Trappings :: Trappings (n. pl.) Specifically, ornaments to be put on horses..

Trap :: Trap (v. t.) To dress with ornaments; to adorn; -- said especially of horses.

Bow Net :: Bow net () A trap for lobsters, being a wickerwork cylinder with a funnel-shaped entrance at one end..

Contraposition :: Contraposition (n.) A placing over against; opposite position.

Choke-strap :: Choke-strap (n.) A strap leading from the bellyband to the lower part of the collar, to keep the collar in place..

Satrapess :: Satrapess (n.) A female satrap.

Strap :: Strap (n.) The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy..

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