Definition of under

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Under (prep.) Less specifically, denoting the relation of being subject, of undergoing regard, treatment, or the like; as, a bill under discussion..

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Keen :: Keen (superl.) Acute of mind; sharp; penetrating; having or expressing mental acuteness; as, a man of keen understanding; a keen look; keen features..
Undervaluer :: Undervaluer (n.) One who undervalues.
Feathering :: Feathering (n.) The act of turning the blade of the oar, as it rises from the water in rowing, from a vertical to a horizontal position. See To feather an oar, under Feather, v. t..
Submarine :: Submarine (a.) Being, acting, or growing, under water in the sea; as, submarine navigators; submarine plants..
Pilour :: Pilour (n.) A piller; a plunderer.
Molehill :: Molehill (n.) A little hillock of earth thrown up by moles working under ground; hence, a very small hill, or an insignificant obstacle or difficulty..
Capitulate :: Capitulate (n.) To surrender on terms agreed upon (usually, drawn up under several heads); as, an army or a garrison capitulates..
Centerfire Cartridge :: Centerfire cartridge () See under Cartridge.
Propounder :: Propounder (n.) One who propounds, proposes, or offers for consideration..
Misunderstanding :: Misunderstanding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Misunderstan.
Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) The calculation of a ship's position, either from astronomical observations, or from the record of the courses steered and distances sailed as shown by compass and log, -- in the latter case called dead reckoning (see under Dead); -- also used for dead reckoning in contradistinction to observation..
Evil Eye :: Evil eye () See Evil eye under Evil, a..
Indulgent :: Indulgent (a.) Prone to indulge; yielding to the wishes, humor, or appetites of those under one's care; compliant; not opposing or restraining; tolerant; mild; favorable; not severe; as, an indulgent parent..
Saponify :: Saponify (v. t.) To convert into soap, as tallow or any fat; hence (Chem.), to subject to any similar process, as that which ethereal salts undergo in decomposition; as, to saponify ethyl acetate..
Undergraduateship :: Undergraduateship (n.) The position or condition of an undergraduate.
Brigandage :: Brigandage (n.) Life and practice of brigands; highway robbery; plunder.
Tentwort :: Tentwort (n.) A kind of small fern, the wall rue. See under Wall..
Skylark :: Skylark (n.) A lark that mounts and sings as it files, especially the common species (Alauda arvensis) found in Europe and in some parts of Asia, and celebrated for its melodious song; -- called also sky laverock. See under Lark..
Threshold :: Threshold (n.) The plank, stone, or piece of timber, which lies under a door, especially of a dwelling house, church, temple, or the like; the doorsill; hence, entrance; gate; door..
Delineate :: Delineate (v. t.) To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe.
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