Definition of main

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Main (a.) Principal; chief; first in size, rank, importance, etc..

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Virus :: Virus (v. i.) The special contagion, inappreciable to the senses and acting in exceedingly minute quantities, by which a disease is introduced into the organism and maintained there..
Main :: Main (v.) The great sea, as distinguished from an arm, bay, etc. ; the high sea; the ocean..
Theme :: Theme (n.) A noun or verb, not modified by inflections; also, that part of a noun or verb which remains unchanged (except by euphonic variations) in declension or conjugation; stem..
Clean :: Clean (adv.) Without limitation or remainder; quite; perfectly; wholly; entirely.
Residue :: Residue (n.) That part of a testeator's estate wwhich is not disposed of in his will by particular and special legacies and devises, and which remains after payment of debts and legacies..
Postscript :: Postscript (n.) A paragraph added to a letter after it is concluded and signed by the writer; an addition made to a book or composition after the main body of the work has been finished, containing something omitted, or something new occurring to the writer..
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Fix :: Fix (v. i.) To become fixed; to settle or remain permanently; to cease from wandering; to rest.
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Piezometer :: Piezometer (n.) A gauge connected with a water main to show the pressure at that point.
Rudderstock :: Rudderstock (n.) The main part or blade of the rudder, which is connected by hinges, or the like, with the sternpost of a vessel..
Spiritualist :: Spiritualist (n.) One who maintains the doctrine of spiritualism.
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Conflict :: Conflict (v. i.) To maintain a conflict; to contend; to engage in strife or opposition; to struggle.
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