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"""broad Gauge " :: Broad gauge () A wider distance between the rails than the standard gauge of four feet eight inches and a half. See Gauge..

Odometry :: Odometry (n.) Measurement of distances by the odometer.

Outpost :: Outpost (n.) A post or station without the limits of a camp, or at a distance from the main body of an army, for observation of the enemy..

Li :: Li (n.) A Chinese measure of distance, being a little more than one third of a mile..

Background :: Background (n.) Ground in the rear or behind, or in the distance, as opposed to the foreground, or the ground in front..

Pantometer :: Pantometer (n.) An instrument for measuring angles for determining elevations, distances, etc..

Echelon :: Echelon (n.) An arrangement of a body of troops when its divisions are drawn up in parallel lines each to the right or the left of the one in advance of it, like the steps of a ladder in position for climbing. Also used adjectively; as, echelon distance..

Standpipe :: Standpipe (n.) A vertical pipe, open at the top, between a hydrant and a reservoir, to equalize the flow of water; also, a large vertical pipe, near a pumping engine, into which water is forced up, so as to give it sufficient head to rise to the required level at a distance..

Gunreach :: Gunreach (n.) The reach or distance to which a gun will shoot; gunshot.

Hoop :: Hoop (n.) A quart pot; -- so called because originally bound with hoops, like a barrel. Also, a portion of the contents measured by the distance between the hoops..

Accomplish :: Accomplish (v. t.) To complete, as time or distance..

League :: League (n.) A measure of length or distance, varying in different countries from about 2.4 to 4.6 English statute miles of 5.280 feet each, and used (as a land measure) chiefly on the continent of Europe, and in the Spanish parts of America. The marine league of England and the United States is equal to three marine, or geographical, miles of 6080 feet each..

Mileage :: Mileage (n.) Aggregate length or distance in miles; esp., the sum of lengths of tracks or wires of a railroad company, telegraph company, etc..

Further :: Further (adv.) To a greater distance; in addition; moreover. See Farther.

Paracentrical :: Paracentrical (a.) Deviating from circularity; changing the distance from a center.

Horizontal :: Horizontal (a.) Measured or contained in a plane of the horizon; as, horizontal distance..

Midway :: Midway (n.) The middle of the way or distance; a middle way or course.

Beyond :: Beyond (adv.) Further away; at a distance; yonder.

Distant :: Distant (a.) Separated; having an intervening space; at a distance; away.

Ancient :: Ancient (a.) Old; that happened or existed in former times, usually at a great distance of time; belonging to times long past; specifically applied to the times before the fall of the Roman empire; -- opposed to modern; as, ancient authors, literature, history; ancient days..

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