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Superconception :: Supercolumniation (n.) The putting of one order above another; also, an architectural work produced by this method; as, the putting of the Doric order in the ground story, Ionic above it, and Corinthian or Composite above this..

Press :: Press (v.) To urge, or act upon, with force, as weight; to act upon by pushing or thrusting, in distinction from pulling; to crowd or compel by a gradual and continued exertion; to bear upon; to squeeze; to compress; as, we press the ground with the feet when we walk; we press the couch on which we repose; we press substances with the hands, fingers, or arms; we are pressed in a crowd..

Radical :: Radical (a.) Proceeding from a rootlike stem, or one which does not rise above the ground; as, the radical leaves of the dandelion and the sidesaddle flower..

Buckwheat :: Buckwheat (n.) The triangular seed used, when ground, for griddle cakes, etc..

Spile :: Spile (n.) A large stake driven into the ground as a support for some superstructure; a pile.

Slippery :: Slippery (a.) Not affording firm ground for confidence; as, a slippery promise..

Onyx :: Onyx (n.) Chalcedony in parallel layers of different shades of color. It is used for making cameos, the figure being cut in one layer with the next as a ground..

Superficiary :: Superficiary (n.) One to whom a right of surface occupation is granted; one who pays quitrent for a house built upon another man's ground.

Stoled :: Stole (n.) A narrow band of silk or stuff, sometimes enriched with embroidery and jewels, worn on the left shoulder of deacons, and across both shoulders of bishops and priests, pendent on each side nearly to the ground. At Mass, it is worn crossed on the breast by priests. It is used in various sacred functions..

Test :: Test (n.) Discriminative characteristic; standard of judgment; ground of admission or exclusion.

Pit :: Pit (n.) A large hole in the ground from which material is dug or quarried; as, a stone pit; a gravel pit; or in which material is made by burning; as, a lime pit; a charcoal pit..

Apogeotropic :: Apogeotropic (a.) Bending away from the ground; -- said of leaves, etc..

Pocoson :: Pocoson (n.) Low, wooded grounds or swamps in Eastern Maryland and Virginia..

Taboo :: Taboo (v. t.) To put under taboo; to forbid, or to forbid the use of; to interdict approach to, or use of; as, to taboo the ground set apart as a sanctuary for criminals..

Ground :: Ground (n.) The tune on which descants are raised; the plain song.

Hypogeous :: Hypogeous (a.) Growing under ground; remaining under ground; ripening its fruit under ground.

Ground :: Ground (v. t.) To instruct in elements or first principles.

Plaster :: Plaster (n.) Calcined gypsum, or plaster of Paris, especially when ground, as used for making ornaments, figures, moldings, etc.; or calcined gypsum used as a fertilizer..

Bottomed :: Bottomed (a.) Having at the bottom, or as a bottom; resting upon a bottom; grounded; -- mostly, in composition; as, sharp-bottomed; well-bottomed..

Low :: Low (adv.) In a low position or manner; not aloft; not on high; near the ground.

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