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Mesognathous :: Mesognathous (a.) Having the jaws slightly projecting; between prognathous and orthognathous. See Gnathic index, under Gnathic..

Escutcheon :: Escutcheon (n.) A marking upon the back of a cow's udder and the space above it (the perineum), formed by the hair growing upward or outward instead of downward. It is esteemed an index of milking qualities..

Hygrodeik :: Hygrodeik (n.) A form of hygrometer having wet and dry bulb thermometers, with an adjustable index showing directly the percentage of moisture in the air, etc..

Indexical :: Indexical (a.) Of, pertaining to, or like, an index; having the form of an index..

Index :: Index (n.) A prologue indicating what follows.

Index :: Index (n.) That which points out; that which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses..

Indexterity :: Indexterity (n.) Want of dexterity or readiness, especially in the use of the hands; clumsiness; awkwardness..

Trapezoid :: Trapezoid (n.) A bone of the carpus at the base of the second metacarpal, or index finger..

Inverse :: Inverse (a.) Opposite in nature and effect; -- said with reference to any two operations, which, when both are performed in succession upon any quantity, reproduce that quantity; as, multiplication is the inverse operation to division. The symbol of an inverse operation is the symbol of the direct operation with -1 as an index. Thus sin-1 x means the arc whose sine is x..

Index :: Index (v. t.) To provide with an index or table of references; to put into an index; as, to index a book, or its contents..

Repertory :: Repertory (n.) A place in which things are disposed in an orderly manner, so that they can be easily found, as the index of a book, a commonplace book, or the like..

Index :: Index (n.) A table for facilitating reference to topics, names, and the like, in a book; -- usually alphabetical in arrangement, and printed at the end of the volume..

Pedometer :: Pedometer (n.) An instrument for including the number of steps in walking, and so ascertaining the distance passed over. It is usually in the form of a watch; an oscillating weight by the motion of the body causes the index to advance a certain distance at each step..

Manometer :: Manometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the tension or elastic force of gases, steam, etc., constructed usually on the principle of allowing the gas to exert its elastic force in raising a column of mercury in an open tube, or in compressing a portion of air or other gas in a closed tube with mercury or other liquid intervening, or in bending a metallic or other spring so as to set in motion an index; a pressure gauge. See Pressure, and Illust. of Air pump..

Exponent :: Exponent (n.) One who, or that which, stands as an index or representative; as, the leader of a party is the exponent of its principles..

Traverser :: Traverser (n.) One who, or that which, traverses, or moves, as an index on a scale, and the like..

Forefinger :: Forefinger (n.) The finger next to the thumb; the index.

Indical :: Indical (a.) Indexical.

Quadrant :: Quadrant (n.) An instrument for measuring altitudes, variously constructed and mounted for different specific uses in astronomy, surveying, gunnery, etc., consisting commonly of a graduated arc of 90¡, with an index or vernier, and either plain or telescopic sights, and usually having a plumb line or spirit level for fixing the vertical or horizontal direction..

Indicator :: Indicator (n.) The part of an instrument by which an effect is indicated, as an index or pointer..

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