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Coffin :: Coffin (n.) A conical paper bag, used by grocers..

Eyeleteer :: Eyeleteer (n.) A small, sharp-pointed instrument used in piercing eyelet holes; a stiletto..

Splint :: Splint (v. t.) One of the small plates of metal used in making splint armor. See Splint armor, below..

Septfoil :: Septfoil (n.) A typical figure, consisting of seven equal segments of a circle, used to denote the gifts of the Holy Chost, the seven sacraments as recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, etc..

Bat :: Bat (n.) A large stick; a club; specifically, a piece of wood with one end thicker or broader than the other, used in playing baseball, cricket, etc..

Life :: Life (n.) Something dear to one as one's existence; a darling; -- used as a term of endearment.

Latchkey :: Latchkey (n.) A key used to raise, or throw back, the latch of a door, esp. a night latch..

Melanoscope :: Melanoscope (n.) An instrument containing a combination of colored glasses such that they transmit only red light, so that objects of other colors, as green leaves, appear black when seen through it. It is used for viewing colored flames, to detect the presence of potassium, lithium, etc., by the red light which they emit..

Fencing :: Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.

Shruff :: Shruff (n.) Rubbish. Specifically: (a) Dross or refuse of metals. [Obs.] (b) Light, dry wood, or stuff used for fuel..

Duff :: Duff (n.) A stiff flour pudding, boiled in a bag; -- a term used especially by seamen; as, plum duff..

Papboat :: Papboat (n.) A large spiral East Indian marine shell (Turbinella rapha); -- so called because used by native priests to hold the oil for anointing.

Predesignate :: Predesignate (a.) A term used by Sir William Hamilton to define propositions having their quantity indicated by a verbal sign; as, all, none, etc.; -- contrasted with preindesignate, defining propositions of which the quantity is not so indicated..

Hound :: Hound (n.) A variety of the domestic dog, usually having large, drooping ears, esp. one which hunts game by scent, as the foxhound, bloodhound, deerhound, but also used for various breeds of fleet hunting dogs, as the greyhound, boarhound, etc..

Swift :: Swift (n.) A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; -- used chiefly in the plural..

Inhalent :: Inhalent (a.) Used for inhaling; as, the inhalent end of a duct..

Scum :: Scum (v. i.) To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used figuratively.

Brushing :: Brushing (a.) Constructed or used to brush with; as a brushing machine.

Shears :: Shears (n.) A similar instrument the blades of which are extensions of a curved spring, -- used for shearing sheep or skins..

Plunge :: Plunge (v. t.) To thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse; to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly; to thrust; as, to plunge the body into water; to plunge a dagger into the breast. Also used figuratively; as, to plunge a nation into war..

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