Definition of about

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About (prep.) In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person)..

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Blink :: Blink (v. i.) The dazzling whiteness about the horizon caused by the reflection of light from fields of ice at sea; ice blink.
Park :: Park (n.) A tract of ground kept in its natural state, about or adjacent to a residence, as for the preservation of game, for walking, riding, or the like..
Erf :: Erf (n.) A garden plot, usually about half an acre..
Oval :: Oval (a.) Having the figure of an egg; oblong and curvilinear, with one end broader than the other, or with both ends of about the same breadth; in popular usage, elliptical..
Toise :: Toise (a.) An old measure of length in France, containing six French feet, or about 6.3946 French feet..
Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A compact package or roll of cloth, as of canvas or silk, often containing about forty yards..
Of :: Of (prep.) Denoting reference to a thing; about; concerning; relating to; as, to boast of one's achievements..
Litter :: Litter (n.) Disorder or untidiness resulting from scattered rubbish, or from thongs lying about uncared for; as, a room in a state of litter..
Weather-bit :: Weather-bit (n.) A turn of the cable about the end of the windlass, without the bits..
Stives :: Stiver (n.) A Dutch coin, and money of account, of the value of two cents, or about one penny sterling; hence, figuratively, anything of little worth..
Gyration :: Gyration (n.) The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution..
Cohort :: Cohort (n.) A body of about five or six hundred soldiers; the tenth part of a legion.
Sport :: Sport (n.) That with which one plays, or which is driven about in play; a toy; a plaything; an object of mockery..
Philanderer :: Philanderer (n.) One who hangs about women; a male flirt.
Fussy :: Fussy (superl) Making a fuss; disposed to make an unnecessary ado about trifles; overnice; fidgety.
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