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Astigmatism :: Astigmatism (n.) A defect of the eye or of a lens, in consequence of which the rays derived from one point are not brought to a single focal point, thus causing imperfect images or indistinctness of vision..

Directory :: Directory (n.) A collection or body of directions, rules, or ordinances; esp., a book of directions for the conduct of worship; as, the Directory used by the nonconformists instead of the Prayer Book..

Sting :: Sting (v. t.) Any sharp organ of offense and defense, especially when connected with a poison gland, and adapted to inflict a wound by piercing; as the caudal sting of a scorpion. The sting of a bee or wasp is a modified ovipositor. The caudal sting, or spine, of a sting ray is a modified dorsal fin ray. The term is sometimes applied to the fang of a serpent. See Illust. of Scorpion..

Radiate :: Radiate (a.) Having in a capitulum large ray florets which are unlike the disk florets, as in the aster, daisy, etc..

Defrayment :: Defrayment (n.) Payment of charges.

Buckskin :: Buckskin (n.) A soft strong leather, usually yellowish or grayish in color, made of deerskin..

Trass :: Trass (n.) A white to gray volcanic tufa, formed of decomposed trachytic cinders; -- sometimes used as a cement. Hence, a coarse sort of plaster or mortar, durable in water, and used to line cisterns and other reservoirs of water..

Caper :: Caper (n.) The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles..

Adiactinic :: Adiactinic (a.) Not transmitting the actinic rays.

Actinometer :: Actinometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the direct heating power of the sun's rays.

Equip :: Equip (v. t.) To dress up; to array; accouter.

Plagiostomi :: Plagiostomi (n. pl.) An order of fishes including the sharks and rays; -- called also Plagiostomata.

Disarray :: Disarray (n.) Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.

Translucent :: Translucent (a.) Transmitting rays of light without permitting objects to be distinctly seen; partially transparent.

Knot :: Knot (n.) A sandpiper (Tringa canutus), found in the northern parts of all the continents, in summer. It is grayish or ashy above, with the rump and upper tail coverts white, barred with dusky. The lower parts are pale brown, with the flanks and under tail coverts white. When fat it is prized by epicures. Called also dunne..

Battalion :: Battalion (n.) A body of troops; esp. a body of troops or an army in battle array.

Liturgy :: Liturgy (a.) An established formula for public worship, or the entire ritual for public worship in a church which uses prescribed forms; a formulary for public prayer or devotion. In the Roman Catholic Church it includes all forms and services in any language, in any part of the world, for the celebration of Mass..

Brayer :: Brayer (n.) One that brays like an ass.

Batfish :: Batfish (n.) A name given to several species of fishes: (a) The Malthe vespertilio of the Atlantic coast. (b) The flying gurnard of the Atlantic (Cephalacanthus spinarella). (c) The California batfish or sting ray (Myliobatis Californicus..

Spray :: Spray (v. t.) To let fall in the form of spray.

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