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Envelop :: Envelop (n.) A set of limits for the performance capabilities of some type of machine, originally used to refer to aircraft. Now also used metaphorically to refer to capabilities of any system in general, including human organizations, esp. in the phrase push the envelope. It is used to refer to the maximum performance available at the current state of the technology, and therefore refers to a class of machines in general, not a specific machine..

Breasted :: Breasted (a.) Having a breast; -- used in composition with qualifying words, in either a literal or a metaphorical sense; as, a single-breasted coat..

Entangle :: Entangle (v. t.) To involve in such complications as to render extrication a bewildering difficulty; hence, metaphorically, to insnare; to perplex; to bewilder; to puzzle; as, to entangle the feet in a net, or in briers..

Eminent :: Eminent (a.) Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint..

Exhaust :: Exhaust (v. t.) To drain, metaphorically; to use or expend wholly, or till the supply comes to an end; to deprive wholly of strength; to use up; to weary or tire out; to wear out; as, to exhaust one's strength, patience, or resources..

Bear :: Bear (n.) Metaphorically: A brutal, coarse, or morose person..

Grass :: Grass (n.) Metaphorically used for what is transitory.

Transumptive :: Transumptive (a.) Taking from one to another; metaphorical.

Metaphorical :: Metaphorical (a.) Of or pertaining to metaphor; comprising a metaphor; not literal; figurative; tropical; as, a metaphorical expression; a metaphorical sense..

Metaphoric :: Metaphoric (a.) Alt. of Metaphorica.

Tralatitious :: Tralatitious (a.) Metaphorical; figurative; not literal.

Tropically :: Tropically (adv.) In a tropical manner; figuratively; metaphorically.

Figurate :: Figurate (a.) Figurative; metaphorical.

Aftergrowth :: Aftergrowth (n.) A second growth or crop, or (metaphorically) development..

Vinegar :: Vinegar (a.) Hence, anything sour; -- used also metaphorically..

Literal :: Literal (a.) According to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical; as, the literal meaning of a phrase..

Syllepsis :: Syllepsis (n.) A figure of speech by which a word is used in a literal and metaphorical sense at the same time.

Plethoric :: Plethoric (a.) Haeving a full habit of body; characterized by plethora or excess of blood; as, a plethoric constitution; -- used also metaphorically..

Procrustes :: Procrustes (n.) A celebrated legendary highwayman of Attica, who tied his victims upon an iron bed, and, as the case required, either stretched or cut of their legs to adapt them to its length; -- whence the metaphorical phrase, the bed of Procrustes..

Doubtful :: Doubtful (a.) Not settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering; hesitating in belief; also used, metaphorically, of the body when its action is affected by such a state of mind; as, we are doubtful of a fact, or of the propriety of a measure..

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