Definition of above

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Above (prep.) Figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach..

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Deep-waisted :: Deep-waisted (a.) Having a deep waist, as when, in a ship, the poop and forecastle are much elevated above the deck..
Incantation :: Incantation (n.) A formula of words used as above.
Overpeer :: Overpeer (v. t.) To peer over; to rise above.
Over :: Over (adv.) From inside to outside, above or across the brim..
Fluework :: Fluework (n.) A general name for organ stops in which the sound is caused by wind passing through a flue or fissure and striking an edge above; -- in distinction from reedwork.
Spandrel :: Spandrel (n.) The irregular triangular space between the curve of an arch and the inclosing right angle; or the space between the outer moldings of two contiguous arches and a horizontal line above them, or another arch above and inclosing them..
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A transverse bar above the axle of a wagon, on which the bed or body rests..
Suprasphenoidal :: Suprascalpulary (a.) Situated above, or on the anterior side of, the scapula..
Stilt :: Stilt (n.) A pole, or piece of wood, constructed with a step or loop to raise the foot above the ground in walking. It is sometimes lashed to the leg, and sometimes prolonged upward so as to be steadied by the hand or arm..
Upwards :: Upwards (adv.) In the upper parts; above.
Sharp :: Sharp (v. i.) To sing above the proper pitch.
Superterrestrial :: Superterrene (a.) Being above ground, or above the earth..
Periscope :: Periscope (n.) an optical instrument of tubular shape containing an arrangement of lenses and mirrors (or prisms), allowing a person to observe a field of view otherwise obstructed, as beyond an obstructing object or (as in submarines) above the surface of the water..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To level, as a measure of grain, salt, or the like, by scraping off with a straight instrument what is above the level of the top..
Crown :: Crown (n.) The part of a hat above the brim.
Neve :: Neve (n.) The upper part of a glacier, above the limit or perpetual snow. See Galcier..
Response :: Response (n.) A repetition of the given subject in a fugue by another part on the fifth above or fourth below.
Abovedeck :: Abovedeck (a.) On deck; and hence, like aboveboard, without artifice..
Pollard :: Pollard (n.) A tree having its top cut off at some height above the ground, that may throw out branches..
Beyond :: Beyond (prep.) In a degree or amount exceeding or surpassing; proceeding to a greater degree than; above, as in dignity, excellence, or quality of any kind..
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