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Work :: Work (n.) To exert one's self for a purpose; to put forth effort for the attainment of an object; to labor; to be engaged in the performance of a task, a duty, or the like..

Roaring :: Roaring (n.) An affection of the windpipe of a horse, causing a loud, peculiar noise in breathing under exertion; the making of the noise so caused. See Roar, v. i., 5..

Vitiate :: Vitiate (v. t.) To cause to fail of effect, either wholly or in part; to make void; to destroy, as the validity or binding force of an instrument or transaction; to annul; as, any undue influence exerted on a jury vitiates their verdict; fraud vitiates a contract..

Burst :: Burst (n.) Any brief, violent exertion or effort; a spurt; as, a burst of speed..

Exercise :: Exercise (v. t.) To set in action; to cause to act, move, or make exertion; to give employment to; to put in action habitually or constantly; to school or train; to exert repeatedly; to busy..

Thermotension :: Thermotension (n.) A process of increasing the strength of wrought iron by heating it to a determinate temperature, and giving to it, while in that state, a mechanical strain or tension in the direction in which the strength is afterward to be exerted..

Block :: Block (v. t.) A grooved pulley or sheave incased in a frame or shell which is provided with a hook, eye, or strap, by which it may be attached to an object. It is used to change the direction of motion, as in raising a heavy object that can not be conveniently reached, and also, when two or more such sheaves are compounded, to change the rate of motion, or to exert increased force; -- used especially in the rigging of ships, and in tackles..

Geostatic :: Geostatic (a.) Relating to the pressure exerted by earth or similar substance.

Work :: Work (n.) To be in a state of severe exertion, or as if in such a state; to be tossed or agitated; to move heavily; to strain; to labor; as, a ship works in a heavy sea..

Draw :: Draw (v. i.) To pull; to exert strength in drawing anything; to have force to move anything by pulling; as, a horse draws well; the sails of a ship draw well..

Act :: Act (n.) That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed..

Torpid :: Torpid (a.) Having lost motion, or the power of exertion and feeling; numb; benumbed; as, a torpid limb..

Run :: Run (a.) To exert continuous activity; to proceed; as, to run through life; to run in a circle..

Apathy :: Apathy (n.) Want of feeling; privation of passion, emotion, or excitement; dispassion; -- applied either to the body or the mind. As applied to the mind, it is a calmness, indolence, or state of indifference, incapable of being ruffled or roused to active interest or exertion by pleasure, pain, or passion..

Low-pressure :: Low-pressure (a.) Having, employing, or exerting, a low degree of pressure..

Patient :: Patient (a.) Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent; as, patient endeavor..

Force :: Force (n.) Power exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion.

Work :: Work (v. t.) To labor or operate upon; to give exertion and effort to; to prepare for use, or to utilize, by labor..

Buoyancy :: Buoyancy (n.) The upward pressure exerted upon a floating body by a fluid, which is equal to the weight of the body; hence, also, the weight of a floating body, as measured by the volume of fluid displaced..

Press :: Press (v. i.) To urge with vehemence or importunity; to exert a strong or compelling influence; as, an argument presses upon the judgment..

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