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Keel :: Keel (n.) A longitudinal timber, or series of timbers scarfed together, extending from stem to stern along the bottom of a vessel. It is the principal timber of the vessel, and, by means of the ribs attached on each side, supports the vessel's frame. In an iron vessel, a combination of plates supplies the place of the keel of a wooden ship. See Illust. of Keelson..

Continued :: Continued (p. p. & a.) Having extension of time, space, order of events, exertion of energy, etc.; extended; protracted; uninterrupted; also, resumed after interruption; extending through a succession of issues, session, etc.; as, a continued story..

Extension :: Extension (v. t.) The act of extending or the state of being extended; a stretching out; enlargement in breadth or continuation of length; increase; augmentation; expansion.

Branch :: Branch (n.) Any division extending like a branch; any arm or part connected with the main body of thing; ramification; as, the branch of an antler; the branch of a chandelier; a branch of a river; a branch of a railway..

Varix :: Varix (n.) One of the prominent ridges or ribs extending across each of the whorls of certain univalve shells.

Through :: Through (a.) Going or extending through; going, extending, or serving from the beginning to the end; thorough; complete; as, a through line; a through ticket; a through train. Also, admitting of passage through; as, a through bridge..

Endaspidean :: Endaspidean (a.) Having the anterior scutes extending around the tarsus on the inner side; -- said of certain birds.

Reach :: Reach (n.) The power of stretching out or extending action, influence, or the like; power of attainment or management; extent of force or capacity..

Pole :: Pole (n.) A long, slender piece of wood; a tall, slender piece of timber; the stem of a small tree whose branches have been removed; as, specifically: (a) A carriage pole, a wooden bar extending from the front axle of a carriage between the wheel horses, by which the carriage is guided and held back. (b) A flag pole, a pole on which a flag is supported. (c) A Maypole. See Maypole. (d) A barber's pole, a pole painted in stripes, used as a sign by barbers and hairdressers. (e) A pole on which clim

Rail :: Rail (n.) A bar of timber or metal, usually horizontal or nearly so, extending from one post or support to another, as in fences, balustrades, staircases, etc..

Nave :: Nave (n.) The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances, or, if there are no transepts, from the choir to the principal entrance, but not including the aisles..

Cove :: Cove (n.) A strip of prairie extending into woodland; also, a recess in the side of a mountain..

Funiculus :: Funiculus (n.) In Bryozoa, an organ extending back from the stomach. See Bryozoa, and Phylactolema..

Cubit :: Cubit (n.) The forearm; the ulna, a bone of the arm extending from elbow to wrist..

Jib :: "Jib (v. i.) A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc..

Deep :: Deep (superl.) Extending far back from the front or outer part; of great horizontal dimension (measured backward from the front or nearer part, mouth, etc.); as, a deep cave or recess or wound; a gallery ten seats deep; a company of soldiers six files deep..

Decurrent :: Decurrent (a.) Extending downward; -- said of a leaf whose base extends downward and forms a wing along the stem.

Saddlecloth :: Saddlecloth (n.) A cloth under a saddle, and extending out behind; a housing..

Zone :: Zone (n.) A band or stripe extending around a body.

Circumscissile :: Circumscissile (a.) Dehiscing or opening by a transverse fissure extending around (a capsule or pod). See Illust. of Pyxidium.

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