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Descry :: Descry (n.) Discovery or view, as of an army seen at a distance..

Telemeter :: Telemeter (n.) An instrument used for measuring the distance of an object from an observer; as, a telescope with a micrometer for measuring the apparent diameter of an object whose real dimensions are known..

Extreme :: Extreme (n.) Utmost limit or degree that is supposable or tolerable; hence, furthest degree; any undue departure from the mean; -- often in the plural: things at an extreme distance from each other, the most widely different states, etc.; as, extremes of heat and cold, of virtue and vice; extremes meet..

Sun :: Sun (n.) The luminous orb, the light of which constitutes day, and its absence night; the central body round which the earth and planets revolve, by which they are held in their orbits, and from which they receive light and heat. Its mean distance from the earth is about 92,500,000 miles, and its diameter about 860,000..

Scale :: Scale (n.) A series of spaces marked by lines, and representing proportionately larger distances; as, a scale of miles, yards, feet, etc., for a map or plan..

Remote :: Remote (superl.) Removed to a distance; not near; far away; distant; -- said in respect to time or to place; as, remote ages; remote lands..

Affinity :: Affinity (n.) That attraction which takes place, at an insensible distance, between the heterogeneous particles of bodies, and unites them to form chemical compounds; chemism; chemical or elective affinity or attraction..

Sextile :: Sextile (a.) Measured by sixty degrees; fixed or indicated by a distance of sixty degrees.

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..

Leg :: Leg (n.) The course and distance made by a vessel on one tack or between tacks.

Inch :: Inch (n.) A small distance or degree, whether of time or space; hence, a critical moment..

Better :: Better (compar.) More, in reference to value, distance, time, etc.; as, ten miles and better..

Depression :: Depression (n.) The angular distance of a celestial object below the horizon.

Call :: Call (n.) A reference to, or statement of, an object, course, distance, or other matter of description in a survey or grant requiring or calling for a corresponding object, etc., on the land..

Outhouse :: Outhouse (n.) A small house or building at a little distance from the main house; an outbuilding.

Flight-shot :: Flight-shot (n.) The distance to which an arrow or flight may be shot; bowshot, -- about the fifth of a mile..

Object :: Object (v. t.) That which is put, or which may be regarded as put, in the way of some of the senses; something visible or tangible; as, he observed an object in the distance; all the objects in sight; he touched a strange object in the dark..

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

Pitch :: Pitch (n.) The distance between the centers of holes, as of rivet holes in boiler plates..

Measure :: Measure (n.) To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off and determining the distance..

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