Single :: Single (v. t.) To select, as an individual person or thing, from among a number; to choose out from others; to separate..

Single :: Single (v. t.) To sequester; to withdraw; to retire.

Single :: Single (v. t.) To take alone, or one by one..

Single :: Single (v. i.) To take the irrregular gait called single-foot;- said of a horse. See Single-foot.

Single :: Single (n.) A unit; one; as, to score a single..

Single :: Single (n.) The reeled filaments of silk, twisted without doubling to give them firmness..

Single :: Single (n.) A handful of gleaned grain.

Single :: Single (n.) A game with but one player on each side; -- usually in the plural.

Single :: Single (n.) A hit by a batter which enables him to reach first base only.

Single-acting :: Single-acting (a.) Having simplicity of action; especially (Mach.), acting or exerting force during strokes in one direction only; -- said of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc..

Single-breasted :: Single-breasted (a.) Lapping over the breast only far enough to permit of buttoning, and having buttons on one edge only; as, a single-breasted coast..

Single-foot :: Single-foot (n.) An irregular gait of a horse; -- called also single-footed pace. See Single, v. i..

Single-handed :: Single-handed (a.) Having but one hand, or one workman; also, alone; unassisted..

Single-hearted :: Single-hearted (a.) Having an honest heart; free from duplicity.

Single-minded :: Single-minded (a.) Having a single purpose; hence, artless; guileless; single-hearted..

Singled :: Singled (imp. & p. p.) of Singl.

Singleness :: Singleness (n.) The quality or state of being single, or separate from all others; the opposite of doubleness, complication, or multiplicity..

Singleness :: Singleness (n.) Freedom from duplicity, or secondary and selfish ends; purity of mind or purpose; simplicity; sincerity; as, singleness of purpose; singleness of heart..

Singles :: Singles (n. pl.) See Single, n., 2..

Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..

Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) The game played with singlesticks, in which he who first brings blood from his adversary's head is pronounced victor; backsword; cudgeling..

Singlet :: Singlet (n.) An unlined or undyed waistcoat; a single garment; -- opposed to doublet.

Singleton :: Singleton (n.) In certain games at cards, as whist, a single card of any suit held at the deal by a player; as, to lead a singleton..

Singletree :: Singletree (n.) The pivoted or swinging bar to which the traces of a harnessed horse are fixed; a whiffletree.

Singling :: Singling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Singl.

Singly :: Singly (adv.) Individually; particularly; severally; as, to make men singly and personally good..

Singly :: Singly (adv.) Only; by one's self; alone.

Singly :: Singly (adv.) Without partners, companions, or associates; single-handed; as, to attack another singly..

Singly :: Singly (adv.) Honestly; sincerely; simply.

Singly :: Singly (adv.) Singularly; peculiarly.

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