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Cross :: Cross (n.) An appendage or ornament or anything in the form of a cross; a badge or ornamental device of the general shape of a cross; hence, such an ornament, even when varying considerably from that form; thus, the Cross of the British Order of St. George and St. Michael consists of a central medallion with seven arms radiating from it..

Nippers :: Nippers (n. pl.) A device with fingers or jaws for seizing an object and holding or conveying it; as, in a printing press, a clasp for catching a sheet and conveying it to the form..

Straining :: Strainer (n.) That through which any liquid is passed for purification or to separate it from solid matter; anything, as a screen or a cloth, used to strain a liquid; a device of the character of a sieve or of a filter; specifically, an openwork or perforated screen, as for the end of the suction pipe of a pump, to prevent large solid bodies from entering with a liquid..

Dodge :: Dodge (v. i.) To evade a duty by low craft; to practice mean shifts; to use tricky devices; to play fast and loose; to quibble.

Oarlock :: Oarlock (n.) The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests in rowing. See Rowlock..

Whimwham :: Whimwham (n.) A whimsical thing; an odd device; a trifle; a trinket; a gimcrack.

Dodger :: Dodger (n.) One who dodges or evades; one who plays fast and loose, or uses tricky devices..

Lock :: Lock (n.) A device for keeping a wheel from turning.

Deviceful :: Deviceful (a.) Full of devices; inventive.

Guide :: Guide (v. t.) A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy he is setting.

Irenicon :: Irenicon (n.) A proposition or device for securing peace, especially in the church..

Jack :: Jack (n.) A device to pull off boots.

Inventor :: Inventor (n.) One who invents or finds out something new; a contriver; especially, one who invents mechanical devices..

Antic :: Antic (n.) An odd imagery, device, or tracery; a fantastic figure..

Flag :: Flag (n.) A cloth usually bearing a device or devices and used to indicate nationality, party, etc., or to give or ask information; -- commonly attached to a staff to be waved by the wind; a standard; a banner; an ensign; the colors; as, the national flag; a military or a naval flag..

Pulsometer :: Pulsometer (n.) A device, with valves, for raising water by steam, partly by atmospheric pressure, and partly by the direct action of the steam on the water, without the intervention of a piston; -- also called vacuum pump..

Reflector :: Reflector (n.) A device for reflecting sound.

Refuge :: Refuge (n.) An expedient to secure protection or defense; a device or contrivance.

Accoutrements :: Accoutrements (n. pl.) Dress; trappings; equipment; specifically, the devices and equipments worn by soldiers..

Sham :: Sham (n.) That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoint; a make-believe; delusion; imposture, humbug..

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