Definition of straight

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Straight (superl.) Approximately straight; not much curved; as, straight ribs are such as pass from the base of a leaf to the apex, with a small curve..

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Indirect :: Indirect (a.) Not direct; not straight or rectilinear; deviating from a direct line or course; circuitous; as, an indirect road..
Spired :: Spire (n.) The part of a spiral generated in one revolution of the straight line about the pole. See Spiral, n..
Square :: Square (n.) An instrument having at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, used to lay out or test square work. It is of several forms, as the T square, the carpenter's square, the try-square., etc..
Extension :: Extension (v. t.) The straightening of a limb, in distinction from flexion..
Rectification :: Rectification (n.) The determination of a straight line whose length is equal a portion of a curve.
Recti- :: Recti- () A combining form signifying straight; as, rectilineal, having straight lines; rectinerved..
Unbend :: Unbend (v. t.) To free from flexure; to make, or allow to become, straight; to loosen; as, to unbend a bow..
Brad Awl :: Brad awl () A straight awl with chisel edge, used to make holes for brads, etc..
Straight-spoken :: Straight-pight (a.) Straight in form or upright in position; erect.
Cockspur :: Cockspur (n.) A variety of Crataegus, or hawthorn (C. Crus-galli), having long, straight thorns; -- called also Cockspur thorn..
Liner :: Liner (n.) A ball which, when struck, flies through the air in a nearly straight line not far from the ground..
Banding Plane :: Banding plane () A plane used for cutting out grooves and inlaying strings and bands in straight and circular work.
Perpendicle :: Perpendicle (n.) Something hanging straight down; a plumb line.
Vibration :: Vibration (n.) A limited reciprocating motion of a particle of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from its position of equilibrium, when that equilibrium has been disturbed, as when a stretched cord or other body produces musical notes, or particles of air transmit sounds to the ear. The path of the particle may be in a straight line, in a circular arc, or in any curve whatever..
Tangent :: Tangent (v. t.) A tangent line curve, or surface; specifically, that portion of the straight line tangent to a curve that is between the point of tangency and a given line, the given line being, for example, the axis of abscissas, or a radius of a circle produced. See Trigonometrical function, under Function..
Forthright :: Forthright (n.) A straight path.
Forthright :: Forthright (adv.) Straight forward; in a straight direction.
Indirect :: Indirect (a.) Not straightforward or upright; unfair; dishonest; tending to mislead or deceive.
Camber :: Camber (n.) An upward concavity in the under side of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch. See Hogback..
Bifid :: Bifid (a.) Cleft to the middle or slightly beyond the middle; opening with a cleft; divided by a linear sinus, with straight margins..
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