Definition of size

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Size (v. t.) To swell; to increase the bulk of.

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Wax :: Wax (v. i.) To increase in size; to grow bigger; to become larger or fuller; -- opposed to wane.
Grade :: Grade (v. t.) To arrange in order, steps, or degrees, according to size, quality, rank, etc..
Plethysmograph :: Plethysmograph (n.) An instrument for determining and registering the variations in the size or volume of a limb, as the arm or leg, and hence the variations in the amount of blood in the limb..
Kleeneboc :: Kleeneboc (n.) (Zool.) An antelope (Cerphalopus pygmaeus), found in South Africa. It is of very small size, being but one foot high at shoulder. It is remarkable for its activity, and for its mild and timid disposition. Called also guevi, and pygmy antelope..
Engine-sized :: Engine-sized (a.) Sized by a machine, and not while in the pulp; -- said of paper..
Gesture :: Gesture (n.) A motion of the body or limbs expressive of sentiment or passion; any action or posture intended to express an idea or a passion, or to enforce or emphasize an argument, assertion, or opinion..
First-rate :: First-rate (a.) Of the highest excellence; preeminent in quality, size, or estimation..
Calibre :: Calibre (n.) The diameter of the bore, as a cannon or other firearm, or of any tube; or the weight or size of the projectile which a firearm will carry; as, an 8 inch gun, a 12-pounder, a 44 caliber..
Middling :: Middling (a.) Of middle rank, state, size, or quality; about equally distant from the extremes; medium; moderate; mediocre; ordinary..
Marmot :: Marmot (n.) Any rodent of the genus Arctomys. The common European marmot (A. marmotta) is about the size of a rabbit, and inhabits the higher regions of the Alps and Pyrenees. The bobac is another European species. The common American species (A. monax) is the woodchuck..
Grand :: Grand (superl.) Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignifled, or noble (said of persons); majestic, splendid, magnificent, or sublime (said of things); as, a grand monarch; a grand lord; a grand general; a grand view; a grand conception..
Octavo :: Octavo (n.) A book composed of sheets each of which is folded into eight leaves; hence, indicating more or less definitely a size of book so made; -- usually written 8vo or 8¡..
Dimension :: Dimension (n.) Measure in a single line, as length, breadth, height, thickness, or circumference; extension; measurement; -- usually, in the plural, measure in length and breadth, or in length, breadth, and thickness; extent; size; as, the dimensions of a room, or of a ship; the dimensions of a farm, of a kingdom..
Pupillometer :: Pupillometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the size of the pupil of the pupil of the eye.
Bastard :: Bastard (n.) A large size of mold, in which sugar is drained..
Alkekengi :: Alkekengi (n.) An herbaceous plant of the nightshade family (Physalis alkekengi) and its fruit, which is a well flavored berry, the size of a cherry, loosely inclosed in a enlarged leafy calyx; -- also called winter cherry, ground cherry, and strawberry tomato..
Nog :: Nog (n.) A wooden block, of the size of a brick, built into a wall, as a hold for the nails of woodwork..
Tuko-tuko :: Tuko-tuko (n.) A burrowing South American rodent (Ctenomys Braziliensis). It has small eyes and ears and a short tail. It resembles the pocket gopher in size, form, and habits, but is more nearly allied to the porcupines..
Seal :: Seal (v. t.) To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality; as, to seal weights and measures; to seal silverware..
Stunt :: Stunt (v. t.) To hinder from growing to the natural size; to prevent the growth of; to stint, to dwarf; as, to stunt a child; to stunt a plant..
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