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

Paragraph :: Paragraph (n.) A distinct part of a discourse or writing; any section or subdivision of a writing or chapter which relates to a particular point, whether consisting of one or many sentences. The division is sometimes noted by the mark /, but usually, by beginning the first sentence of the paragraph on a new line and at more than the usual distance from the margin..

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..

Farther :: Farther (superl.) Tending to a greater distance; beyond a certain point; additional; further.

Remit :: Remit (v. t.) To transmit or send, esp. to a distance, as money in payment of a demand, account, draft, etc.; as, he remitted the amount by mail..

Northeast :: Northeast (n.) The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region..

Scale :: Scale (n.) A mathematical instrument, consisting of a slip of wood, ivory, or metal, with one or more sets of spaces graduated and numbered on its surface, for measuring or laying off distances, etc., as in drawing, plotting, and the like. See Gunter's scale..

Propulsation :: Propulsation (n.) The act of driving away or repelling; a keeping at a distance.

Outsettler :: Outsettler (n.) One who settles at a distance, or away, from others..

Furthest :: Furthest (adv.) At the greatest distance; farthest.

Throw :: Throw (n.) The distance which a missile is, or may be, thrown; as, a stone's throw..

Milepost :: Milepost (n.) A post, or one of a series of posts, set up to indicate spaces of a mile each or the distance in miles from a given place..

Hyperbola :: Hyperbola (n.) A curve formed by a section of a cone, when the cutting plane makes a greater angle with the base than the side of the cone makes. It is a plane curve such that the difference of the distances from any point of it to two fixed points, called foci, is equal to a given distance. See Focus. If the cutting plane be produced so as to cut the opposite cone, another curve will be formed, which is also an hyperbola. Both curves are regarded as branches of the same hyperbola. See Illust. o

Farthest :: Farthest (adv.) At or to the greatest distance. See Furthest.

Stranger :: Stranger (n.) One whose home is at a distance from the place where he is, but in the same country..

Crane :: Crane (n.) A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. In one form it consists of a projecting arm or jib of timber or iron, a rotating post or base, and the necessary tackle, windlass, etc.; -- so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick..

Long-sighted :: Long-sighted (a.) Able to see objects at a great distance; hence, having great foresight; sagacious; farseeing..

Shelf :: Shelf (v. i.) A flat tablet or ledge of any material set horizontally at a distance from the floor, to hold objects of use or ornament..

Baculometry :: Baculometry (n.) Measurement of distance or altitude by a staff or staffs.

Equidistance :: Equidistance (n.) Equal distance.

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