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Overhand :: Overhand (a.) Done (as pitching or bowling) with the hand higher than the elbow, or the arm above, or higher than, the shoulder..

Irised :: Irised (a.) Having colors like those of the rainbow; iridescent.

Arc :: Arc (n.) A curvature in the shape of a circular arc or an arch; as, the colored arc (the rainbow); the arc of Hadley's quadrant..

Bowing :: Bowing (n.) The act or art of managing the bow in playing on stringed instruments.

Monopetalous :: Monopetalous (a.) Having only one petal, or the corolla in one piece, or composed of petals cohering so as to form a tube or bowl; gamopetalous..

Poppyhead :: Poppyhead (n.) A raised ornament frequently having the form of a final. It is generally used on the tops of the upright ends or elbows which terminate seats, etc., in Gothic churches..

Coudee :: Coudee (n.) A measure of length; the distance from the elbow to the end of the middle finger; a cubit.

Balister :: Balister (n.) A crossbow.

Flux :: Flux (n.) A fluid discharge from the bowels or other part; especially, an excessive and morbid discharge; as, the bloody flux or dysentery. See Bloody flux..

Bowstring :: Bowstring (n.) A string used by the Turks for strangling offenders.

Bow Hand :: Bow hand () The hand that holds the bow, i. e., the left hand..

Paunch :: Paunch (v. t.) To pierce or rip the belly of; to eviscerate; to disembowel.

Under-arm :: Under-arm (a.) Done (as bowling) with the arm not raised above the elbow, that is, not swung far out from the body; underhand. Cf. Over-arm and Round-Arm..

Bowldery :: Bowldery (a.) Characterized by bowlders.

Grindle :: Grindle (n.) The bowfin; -- called also Johnny Grindle.

Farewell :: Farewell (a.) Parting; valedictory; final; as, a farewell discourse; his farewell bow..

Bowbent :: Bowbent (a.) Bent, like a bow..

Jib :: "Jib (v. i.) A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc..

Bowge :: Bowge (v. t.) To cause to leak.

Obeisance :: Obeisance (n.) A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy.

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