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Scantling :: Scantling (v. t.) A rough draught; a rude sketch or outline.

Peltiform :: Peltiform (a.) Shieldlike, with the outline nearly circular; peltate..

Constellation :: Constellation (n.) A cluster or group of fixed stars, or dvision of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included..

Shaper :: Shaper (n.) A machine with a vertically revolving cutter projecting above a flat table top, for cutting irregular outlines, moldings, etc..

Profile :: Profile (n.) to draw the outline of; to draw in profile, as an architectural member..

Lance :: Lance (n.) One of the small paper cases filled with combustible composition, which mark the outlines of a figure..

Adumbration :: Adumbration (n.) A faint sketch; an outline; an imperfect portrayal or representation of a thing.

Adumbration :: Adumbration (n.) The shadow or outlines of a figure.

Retrace :: Retrace (v. t.) To trace over again, or renew the outline of, as a drawing; to draw again..

Perspective :: Perspective (a.) The effect of distance upon the appearance of objects, by means of which the eye recognized them as being at a more or less measurable distance. Hence, aerial perspective, the assumed greater vagueness or uncertainty of outline in distant objects..

Contour :: Contour (n.) The outline of a figure or body, or the line or lines representing such an outline; the line that bounds; periphery..

Prick :: Prick (n.) To mark the outline of by puncturing; to trace or form by pricking; to mark by punctured dots; as, to prick a pattern for embroidery; to prick the notes of a musical composition..

Sfumato :: Sfumato (a.) Having vague outlines, and colors and shades so mingled as to give a misty appearance; -- said of a painting..

Glass-crab :: Glass-crab (n.) The larval state (Phyllosoma) of the genus Palinurus and allied genera. It is remarkable for its strange outlines, thinness, and transparency. See Phyllosoma..

Scheme :: Scheme (n.) Any lineal or mathematical diagram; an outline.

Memorandum :: Memorandum (n.) A brief or informal note in writing of some transaction, or an outline of an intended instrument; an instrument drawn up in a brief and compendious form..

Outline :: Outline (n.) Fig.: A sketch of any scheme; a preliminary or general indication of a plan, system, course of thought, etc.; as, the outline of a speech..

Draught :: Draught (v. t.) To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing..

Sierra :: Sierra (n.) A ridge of mountain and craggy rocks, with a serrated or irregular outline; as, the Sierra Nevada..

Programme :: Programme (n.) That which is written or printed as a public notice or advertisement; a scheme; a prospectus; especially, a brief outline or explanation of the order to be pursued, or the subjects embraced, in any public exercise, performance, or entertainment; a preliminary sketch..

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