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Spare :: Spare (n.) The right of bowling again at a full set of pins, after having knocked all the pins down in less than three bowls. If all the pins are knocked down in one bowl it is a double spare; in two bowls, a single spare..

Rack :: Rack (a.) An instrument for bending a bow.

Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A shaft or missile intended to be shot from a crossbow or catapult, esp. a short, stout, blunt-headed arrow; a quarrel; an arrow, or that which resembles an arrow; a dart..

Catharical :: Catharical (a.) Cleansing the bowels; promoting evacuations by stool; purgative.

Quarrel :: Quarrel (n.) An arrow for a crossbow; -- so named because it commonly had a square head.

Saddlebow :: Saddlebow (n.) The bow or arch in the front part of a saddle, or the pieces which form the front..

Bind :: Bind (v. t.) To prevent or restrain from customary or natural action; as, certain drugs bind the bowels..

Forehook :: Forehook (n.) A piece of timber placed across the stem, to unite the bows and strengthen the fore part of the ship; a breast hook..

Padlock :: Padlock (n.) A portable lock with a bow which is usually jointed or pivoted at one end so that it can be opened, the other end being fastened by the bolt, -- used for fastening by passing the bow through a staple over a hasp or through the links of a chain, etc..

Necktie :: Necktie (n.) A scarf, band, or kerchief of silk, etc., passing around the neck or collar and tied in front; a bow of silk, etc., fastened in front of the neck..

Bow :: Bow (v. t.) A rude sort of quadrant formerly used for taking the sun's altitude at sea.

Purgation :: Purgation (n.) The act of purging; the act of clearing, cleansing, or putifying, by separating and carrying off impurities, or whatever is superfluous; the evacuation of the bowels..

Violin :: Violin (n.) A small instrument with four strings, played with a bow; a fiddle..

Prostrate :: Prostrate (v. t.) To throw down, or cause to fall in humility or adoration; to cause to bow in humble reverence; used reflexively; as, he prostrated himself..

Cope :: Cope (v. i.) To form a cope or arch; to bend or arch; to bow.

Bowstringing :: Bowstringing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bowstrin.

Forestay :: Forestay (n.) A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under Ship..

Punch :: Punch (v. t.) To thrust against; to poke; as, to punch one with the end of a stick or the elbow..

Porringer :: Porringer (n.) A porridge dish; esp., a bowl or cup from which children eat or are fed; as, a silver porringer..

Armchair :: Armchair (n.) A chair with arms to support the elbows or forearms.

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