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Hiccough :: Hiccough (n.) A modified respiratory movement; a spasmodic inspiration, consisting of a sudden contraction of the diaphragm, accompanied with closure of the glottis, so that further entrance of air is prevented, while the impulse of the column of air entering and striking upon the closed glottis produces a sound, or hiccough..

Unprevented :: Unprevented (a.) Not preceded by anything.

Unprevented :: Unprevented (a.) Not prevented or hindered; as, unprevented sorrows..

Prolepsis :: Prolepsis (n.) A figure by which objections are anticipated or prevented.

Water Gate :: Water gate () A gate, or valve, by which a flow of water is permitted, prevented, or regulated..

Deprecation :: Deprecation (n.) The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.

Barkbound :: Barkbound (a.) Prevented from growing, by having the bark too firm or close..

Windbound :: Windbound (a.) prevented from sailing, by a contrary wind. See Weatherbound..

Stick :: Stick (v. i.) To be prevented from going farther; to stop by reason of some obstacle; to be stayed.

Preventable :: Preventable (a.) Capable of being prevented or hindered; as, preventable diseases..

Suspense :: Suspense (a.) Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.

Unavoidable :: Unavoidable (a.) Not avoidable; incapable of being shunned or prevented; inevitable; necessary; as, unavoidable troubles..

Prevented :: Prevented (imp. & p. p.) of Preven.

Lock :: Lock (n.) A place from which egress is prevented, as by a lock..

Engagement :: Engagement (n.) That which engages; engrossing occupation; employment of the attention; obligation by pledge, promise, or contract; an enterprise embarked in; as, his engagements prevented his acceptance of any office..

Water-bound :: Water-bound (a.) Prevented by a flood from proceeding.

Check :: Check (n.) A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified; as, checks placed against items in an account; a check given for baggage; a return check on a railroad..

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