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Twist :: Twist (n.) A kind of closely twisted, strong sewing silk, used by tailors, saddlers, and the like..

Skinbound :: Skinbound (a.) Having the skin adhering closely and rigidly to the flesh; hidebound.

Rib :: Rib (v. t.) To inclose, as with ribs, and protect; to shut in..

Box :: Box (v. t.) To inclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to bring to a required form..

Evening :: Evening (n.) The latter part and close of the day, and the beginning of darkness or night; properly, the decline of the day, or of the sum..

Langrel :: Langrel (n.) A kind of shot formerly used at sea for tearing sails and rigging. It consisted of bolts, nails, and other pieces of iron fastened together or inclosed in a canister..

Compact :: Compact (p. p. & a) Closely or firmly united, as the particles of solid bodies; firm; close; solid; dense..

Landlock :: Landlock (v. t.) To inclose, or nearly inclose, as a harbor or a vessel, with land..

Valve :: Valve (n.) A lid, plug, or cover, applied to an aperture so that by its movement, as by swinging, lifting and falling, sliding, turning, or the like, it will open or close the aperture to permit or prevent passage, as of a fluid..

Commode :: Commode (n.) A kind of close stool.

Mahratta :: Mahratta (n.) One of a numerous people inhabiting the southwestern part of India. Also, the language of the Mahrattas; Mahrati. It is closely allied to Sanskrit..

Pectinated :: Pectinated (a.) Having very narrow, close divisions, in arrangement and regularity resembling those of a comb; comblike; as, a pectinate leaf; pectinated muscles. See Illust. (e) of Antennae..

Develop :: Develop (v. t.) To free from that which infolds or envelops; to unfold; to lay open by degrees or in detail; to make visible or known; to disclose; to produce or give forth; as, to develop theories; a motor that develops 100 horse power..

Packing :: Packing (n.) Any material used to pack, fill up, or make close..

Porpoise :: Porpoise (n.) Any small cetacean of the genus Phocaena, especially P. communis, or P. phocaena, of Europe, and the closely allied American species (P. Americana). The color is dusky or blackish above, paler beneath. They are closely allied to the dolphins, but have a shorter snout. Called also harbor porpoise, herring hag, puffing pig, and snuffer..

Conclusive :: Conclusive (a.) Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision..

Study :: Study (n.) To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.

Spadix :: Spadix (n.) A fleshy spike of flowers, usually inclosed in a leaf called a spathe..

Continuity :: Continuity (n.) the state of being continuous; uninterupted connection or succession; close union of parts; cohesion; as, the continuity of fibers..

Adjacent :: Adjacent (a.) Lying near, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on; as, a field adjacent to the highway..

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