Definition of elm

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Elm (n.) A tree of the genus Ulmus, of several species, much used as a shade tree, particularly in America. The English elm is Ulmus campestris; the common American or white elm is U. Americana; the slippery or red elm, U. fulva..

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Water-logged :: Water-logged (a.) Filled or saturated with water so as to be heavy, unmanageable, or loglike; -- said of a vessel, when, by receiving a great quantity of water into her hold, she has become so heavy as not to be manageable by the helm..
Nomopelmous :: Nomopelmous (a.) Having a separate and simple tendon to flex the first toe, or hallux, as do passerine birds..
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily..
Sterelmintha :: Stere (n.) Helmsman. See 6th Steer.
Deluge :: Deluge (v. t.) To overflow with water; to inundate; to overwhelm.
Helminthological :: Helminthological (a.) Of or pertaining to helminthology.
Bushelman :: Bushelman (n.) A tailor's assistant for repairing garments; -- called also busheler.
Vermes :: Vermes (n. pl.) A more restricted group, comprising only the helminths and closely allied orders..
Hermaphrodite :: Hermaphrodite (n.) An individual which has the attributes of both male and female, or which unites in itself the two sexes; an animal or plant having the parts of generation of both sexes, as when a flower contains both the stamens and pistil within the same calyx, or on the same receptacle. In some cases reproduction may take place without the union of the distinct individuals. In the animal kingdom true hermaphrodites are found only among the invertebrates. See Illust. in Appendix, under Helmi
Helminthoid :: Helminthoid (a.) Wormlike; vermiform.
Obey :: Obey (v. t.) To yield to the impulse, power, or operation of; as, a ship obeys her helm..
Crest :: Crest (n.) The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage..
Castor And Pollux :: Castor and Pollux () See Saint Elmo's fire, under Saint..
Morion :: Morion (n.) A kind of open helmet, without visor or beaver, and somewhat resembling a hat..
Helminthes :: Helminthes (n. pl.) One of the grand divisions or branches of the animal kingdom. It is a large group including a vast number of species, most of which are parasitic. Called also Enthelminthes, Enthelmintha..
Flush :: Flush (v. t.) To cause to be full; to flood; to overflow; to overwhelm with water; as, to flush the meadows; to flood for the purpose of cleaning; as, to flush a sewer..
Overpress :: Overpress (v. t.) To bear upon with irresistible force; to crush; to overwhelm.
Dishelm :: Dishelm (v. t.) To deprive of the helmet.
Wheelmen :: Wheelmen (pl. ) of Wheelma.
Helming :: Helming (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hel.
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