Definition of figurative

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Figurative (a.) Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2..

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Inebriation :: Inebriation (n.) The condition of being inebriated; intoxication; figuratively, deprivation of sense and judgment by anything that exhilarates, as success..
Moloch :: Moloch (n.) The fire god of the Ammonites in Canaan, to whom human sacrifices were offered; Molech. Also applied figuratively..
Knaggy :: Knaggy (a.) Knotty; rough; figuratively, rough in temper..
Tent :: Tent (v. t.) To probe or to search with a tent; to keep open with a tent; as, to tent a wound. Used also figuratively..
Look :: Look (v. i.) To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the eyes while keeping them directed; -- with various prepositions, often in a special or figurative sense. See Phrases below..
Stives :: Stiver (n.) A Dutch coin, and money of account, of the value of two cents, or about one penny sterling; hence, figuratively, anything of little worth..
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) The hands, claws, or talons, in the act of grasping firmly; -- often figuratively, for power, rapacity, or cruelty; as, to fall into the clutches of an adversary..
Lawm :: Lawm (n.) A very fine linen (or sometimes cotton) fabric with a rather open texture. Lawn is used for the sleeves of a bishop's official dress in the English Church, and, figuratively, stands for the office itself..
Mantle :: Mantle (v. i.) To unfold and spread out the wings, like a mantle; -- said of hawks. Also used figuratively..
Pencil :: Pencil (n.) Hence, figuratively, an artist's ability or peculiar manner; also, in general, the act or occupation of the artist, descriptive writer, etc..
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke..
Put :: Put (v. t.) To bring to a position or place; to place; to lay; to set; figuratively, to cause to be or exist in a specified relation, condition, or the like; to bring to a stated mental or moral condition; as, to put one in fear; to put a theory in practice; to put an enemy to fight..
Piercing :: Piercing (a.) Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively; as, a piercing instrument, or thrust..
Plunge :: Plunge (v. i.) To thrust or cast one's self into water or other fluid; to submerge one's self; to dive, or to rush in; as, he plunged into the river. Also used figuratively; as, to plunge into debt..
Sow :: Sow (v. t.) To scatter seed upon, in, or over; to supply or stock, as land, with seeds. Also used figuratively: To scatter over; to besprinkle..
Candied :: Candied (a.) Figuratively; Honeyed; sweet; flattering.
Pocket :: Pocket (n.) A bag or pouch; especially; a small bag inserted in a garment for carrying small articles, particularly money; hence, figuratively, money; wealth..
Plunge :: Plunge (v. t.) To thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse; to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly; to thrust; as, to plunge the body into water; to plunge a dagger into the breast. Also used figuratively; as, to plunge a nation into war..
Bedung :: Bedung (v. t.) To cover with dung, as for manuring; to bedaub or defile, literally or figuratively..
Prefigurative :: Prefigurative (a.) Showing by prefiguration.
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