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Point-blank :: Point-blank (n.) With all small arms, the second point in which the natural line of sight, when horizontal, cuts the trajectory..

Range :: Range (v.) The horizontal distance to which a shot or other projectile is carried.

Offset :: Offset (n.) A horizontal ledge on the face of a wall, formed by a diminution of its thickness, or by the weathering or upper surface of a part built out from it; -- called also set-off..

Declinator :: Declinator (n.) An instrument for taking the declination or angle which a plane makes with the horizontal plane.

Brace :: Brace (n.) A rope reeved through a block at the end of a yard, by which the yard is moved horizontally; also, a rudder gudgeon..

Stadia :: Stadimeter (n.) A horizontal graduated bar mounted on a staff, used as a stadium, or telemeter, for measuring distances..

Entablature :: Entablature (n.) The superstructure which lies horizontally upon the columns. See Illust. of Column, Cornice..

Stone-horse :: Stonehenge (n.) An assemblage of upright stones with others placed horizontally on their tops, on Salisbury Plain, England, -- generally supposed to be the remains of an ancient Druidical temple..

Flatly :: Flatly (adv.) In a flat manner; evenly; horizontally; without spirit; dully; frigidly; peremptorily; positively, plainly..

Barker''s Mill :: Barker's mill () A machine, invented in the 17th century, worked by a form of reaction wheel. The water flows into a vertical tube and gushes from apertures in hollow horizontal arms, causing the machine to revolve on its axis..

Grade :: Grade (n.) The rate of ascent or descent; gradient; deviation from a level surface to an inclined plane; -- usually stated as so many feet per mile, or as one foot rise or fall in so many of horizontal distance; as, a heavy grade; a grade of twenty feet per mile, or of 1 in 264..

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..

Bed :: Bed (v. t.) To lay flat; to lay in order; to place in a horizontal or recumbent position.

Lying :: Lying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lie, to be supported horizontally..

Cromlech :: Cromlech (n.) A monument of rough stones composed of one or more large ones supported in a horizontal position upon others. They are found chiefly in countries inhabited by the ancient Celts, and are of a period anterior to the introduction of Christianity into these countries..

Depressed :: Depressed (a.) Having the vertical diameter shorter than the horizontal or transverse; -- said of the bodies of animals, or of parts of the bodies..

Scamillus :: Scamillus (n.) A sort of second plinth or block, below the bases of Ionic and Corinthian columns, generally without moldings, and of smaller size horizontally than the pedestal..

Treadmill :: Treadmill (n.) A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline. Also, a mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt..

Rail :: Rail (n.) A horizontal piece in a frame or paneling. See Illust. of Style.

Level :: Level (v. t.) To make level; to make horizontal; to bring to the condition of a level line or surface; hence, to make flat or even; as, to level a road, a walk, or a garden..

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