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Inkhorn :: Inkhorn (n.) A small bottle of horn or other material formerly used for holding ink; an inkstand; a portable case for writing materials.

Morsing Horn :: Morsing horn () A horn or flask for holding powder, as for priming..

Cruse :: Cruse (n.) A bottle for holding water, oil, honey, etc..

Communism :: Communism (n.) A scheme of equalizing the social conditions of life; specifically, a scheme which contemplates the abolition of inequalities in the possession of property, as by distributing all wealth equally to all, or by holding all wealth in common for the equal use and advantage of all..

Retention :: Retention (n.) The right of withholding a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right be duly paid; a lien..

Holding :: Holding (n.) That which holds, binds, or influences..

Occupancy :: Occupancy (n.) The act of taking or holding possession; possession; occupation.

Bucket :: Bucket (n.) A vessel for drawing up water from a well, or for catching, holding, or carrying water, sap, or other liquids..

Major General :: Major general () An officer of the army holding a rank next above that of brigadier general and next below that of lieutenant general, and who usually commands a division or a corps..

Prebendal :: Prebendal (a.) Of or pertaining to a prebend; holding a prebend; as, a prebendal priest or stall..

Mantis :: Mantis (n.) Any one of numerous species of voracious orthopterous insects of the genus Mantis, and allied genera. They are remarkable for their slender grotesque forms, and for holding their stout anterior legs in a manner suggesting hands folded in prayer. The common American species is M. Carolina..

Capable :: Capable (a.) Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable of resisting a long assault..

Vise :: Vise (n.) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing..

Exhibition :: Exhibition (n.) The act of exhibiting for inspection, or of holding forth to view; manifestation; display..

Academic :: Academic (n.) One holding the philosophy of Socrates and Plato; a Platonist.

Tenacious :: Tenacious (a.) Holding stoutly to one's opinion or purpose; obstinate; stubborn.

Bain-marie :: Bain-marie (n.) A vessel for holding hot water in which another vessel may be heated without scorching its contents; -- used for warming or preparing food or pharmaceutical preparations.

Brim :: Brim (n.) The rim, border, or upper edge of a cup, dish, or any hollow vessel used for holding anything..

Master :: Master (n.) A person holding an office of authority among the Freemasons, esp. the presiding officer; also, a person holding a similar office in other civic societies..

Continuance :: Continuance (n.) A holding on, or remaining in a particular state; permanence, as of condition, habits, abode, etc.; perseverance; constancy; duration; stay..

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