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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Rise :: Rise (v.) To move upward under the influence of a projecting force; as, a bullet rises in the air..
Discernible :: Discernible (a.) Capable of being discerned by the eye or the understanding; as, a star is discernible by the eye; the identity of difference of ideas is discernible by the understanding..
Prowl :: Prowl (v. i.) To rove or wander stealthily, esp. for prey, as a wild beast; hence, to prey; to plunder..
Planometer :: Planometer (n.) An instrument for gauging or testing a plane surface. See Surface gauge, under Surface..
Atomism :: Atomism (n.) The doctrine of atoms. See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic..
Mandatary :: Mandatary (n.) One who undertakes to discharge a specific business commission; a mandatory.
Malapterurus :: Malapterurus (n.) A genus of African siluroid fishes, including the electric catfishes. See Electric cat, under Electric..
Sea Bear :: Sea bear () Any fur seal. See under Fur.
Pressgang :: Pressgang (n.) See Press gang, under Press..
Understand :: Understand (v. i.) To be informed; to have or receive knowledge.
Eking :: Eking (v. t.) The carved work under the quarter piece at the aft part of the quarter gallery.
Subpolar :: Subpoenal (a.) Required or done under penalty.
Sitfast :: Sitfast (n.) A callosity with inflamed edges, on the back of a horse, under the saddle..
Half-deck :: Half-deck (n.) See Half deck, under Deck..
Donative :: Donative (n.) A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders. See the Note under Benefice, n., 3..
Stick :: Stick (v. t.) A composing stick. See under Composing. It is usually a frame of metal, but for posters, handbills, etc., one made of wood is used..
Signet :: Signet (n.) A seal; especially, in England, the seal used by the sovereign in sealing private letters and grants that pass by bill under the sign manual; -- called also privy signet..
Divulsive :: Divulsive (a.) Tending to pull asunder, tear, or rend; distracting..
Bramah Press :: Bramah press () A hydrostatic press of immense power, invented by Joseph Bramah of London. See under Hydrostatic..
Substructure :: Substruction (n.) Underbuilding; the foundation, or any preliminary structure intended to raise the lower floor or basement of a building above the natural level of the ground..
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