Definition of contain

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Contain (v. t.) To hold within fixed limits; to comprise; to include; to inclose; to hold.

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Dollar :: Dollar (n.) A silver coin of the United States containing 371.25 grains of silver and 41.25 grains of alloy, that is, having a total weight of 412.5 grains..
Mediastinum :: Mediastinum (n.) A partition; a septum; specifically, the folds of the pleura (and the space included between them) which divide the thorax into a right and left cavity. The space included between these folds of the pleura, called the mediastinal space, contains the heart and gives passage to the esophagus and great blood vessels..
Petard :: Petard (n.) A case containing powder to be exploded, esp. a conical or cylindrical case of metal filled with powder and attached to a plank, to be exploded against and break down gates, barricades, drawbridges, etc. It has been superseded..
Pan :: Pan (n.) The skull, considered as a vessel containing the brain; the upper part of the head; the brainpan; the cranium..
Sphere :: Sphere (n.) A body or space contained under a single surface, which in every part is equally distant from a point within called its center..
Trispermous :: Trispermous (a.) Containing three seeds; three-seeded; as, a trispermous capsule..
Enunciatory :: Enunciatory (a.) Pertaining to, or containing, enunciation or utterance..
Titaniferous :: Titaniferous (a.) Containing or affording titanium; as, titaniferous magnetite..
Beak :: Beak (n.) The prolongation of certain univalve shells containing the canal.
Acidic :: Acidic (a.) Containing a high percentage of silica; -- opposed to basic.
Quartering :: Quartering (n.) The division of a shield containing different coats of arms into four or more compartments.
Epigaea :: Epigaea (n.) An American genus of plants, containing but a single species (E. repens), the trailing arbutus..
Vineal :: Vineal (a.) Of or pertaining to vines; containing vines.
Reviling :: Reviling (a.) Uttering reproaches; containing reproaches.
Mucin :: Mucin (n.) An albuminoid substance which is contained in mucus, and gives to the latter secretion its peculiar ropy character. It is found in all the secretions from mucous glands, and also between the fibers of connective tissue, as in tendons. See Illust. of Demilune..
Gossaniferous :: Gossaniferous (a.) Containing or producing gossan.
Cynosure :: Cynosure (n.) The constellation of the Lesser Bear, to which, as containing the polar star, the eyes of mariners and travelers were often directed..
Bend :: Bend (n.) One of the honorable ordinaries, containing a third or a fifth part of the field. It crosses the field diagonally from the dexter chief to the sinister base..
Divi-divi :: Divi-divi (n.) A small tree of tropical America (Caesalpinia coriaria), whose legumes contain a large proportion of tannic and gallic acid, and are used by tanners and dyers..
Stannum :: Stannous (a.) Pertaining to, or containing, tin; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with stannic compounds..
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