Definition of face

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Face (v. t.) To cover with better, or better appearing, material than the mass consists of, for purpose of deception, as the surface of a box of tea, a barrel of sugar, etc..

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Dipleidoscope :: Dipleidoscope (n.) An instrument for determining the time of apparent noon. It consists of two mirrors and a plane glass disposed in the form of a prism, so that, by the reflections of the sun's rays from their surfaces, two images are presented to the eye, moving in opposite directions, and coinciding at the instant the sun's center is on the meridian..
Configuration :: Configuration (n.) Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time..
Ophthalmometer :: Ophthalmometer (n.) An instrument devised by Helmholtz for measuring the size of a reflected image on the convex surface of the cornea and lens of the eye, by which their curvature can be ascertained..
Feel :: Feel (v. i.) To have perception by the touch, or by contact of anything with the nerves of sensation, especially those upon the surface of the body..
Isobathytherm :: Isobathytherm (n.) A line connecting the points on the surface of the earth where a certain temperature is found at the same depth.
Jog :: "Jog (n.) A rub; a slight stop; an obstruction; hence, an irregularity in motion of from; a hitch; a break in the direction of a line or the surface of a plane..
Clarendon :: Clarendon (n.) A style of type having a narrow and heave face. It is made in all sizes.
Chin :: Chin (n.) The lower extremity of the face below the mouth; the point of the under jaw.
Sericeous :: Sericeous (a.) Covered with very soft hairs pressed close to the surface; as, a sericeous leaf..
Tangent :: Tangent (v. t.) A tangent line curve, or surface; specifically, that portion of the straight line tangent to a curve that is between the point of tangency and a given line, the given line being, for example, the axis of abscissas, or a radius of a circle produced. See Trigonometrical function, under Function..
Rowport :: Rowport (n.) An opening in the side of small vessels of war, near the surface of the water, to facilitate rowing in calm weather..
Ventral :: Ventral (a.) Of or pertaining to that surface of a carpel, petal, etc., which faces toward the center of a flower..
Meros :: Meros (n.) The plain surface between the channels of a triglyph.
Dossil :: Dossil (n.) A roll of cloth for wiping off the face of a copperplate, leaving the ink in the engraved lines..
Cutter :: Cutter (n.) A kind of soft yellow brick, used for facework; -- so called from the facility with which it can be cut..
Level :: Level (a.) Even; flat; having no part higher than another; having, or conforming to, the curvature which belongs to the undisturbed liquid parts of the earth's surface; as, a level field; level ground; the level surface of a pond or lake..
Odontoblast :: Odontoblast (n.) One of the more or less columnar cells on the outer surface of the pulp of a tooth; an odontoplast. They are supposed to be connected with the formation of dentine.
Stile :: Stilbite (n.) A common mineral of the zeolite family, a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime, usually occurring in sheaflike aggregations of crystals, also in radiated masses. It is of a white or yellowish color, with pearly luster on the cleavage surface. Called also desmine..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A limicoline bird of Europe and Asia (Pavoncella, / Philommachus, pugnax) allied to the sandpipers. The males during the breeding season have a large ruff of erectile feathers, variable in their colors, on the neck, and yellowish naked tubercles on the face. They are polygamous, and are noted for their pugnacity in the breeding season. The female is called reeve, or rheeve..
Ripple :: Ripple (v. i.) To become fretted or dimpled on the surface, as water when agitated or running over a rough bottom; to be covered with small waves or undulations, as a field of grain..
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