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Smokestack :: Smokestack (n.) A chimney; esp., a pipe serving as a chimney, as the pipe which carries off the smoke of a locomotive, the funnel of a steam vessel, etc..

Demonstration :: Demonstration (n.) (Mil.) a decisive exhibition of force, or a movement indicating an attack..

Surprise :: Surprise (n.) To come or fall suddenly and unexpectedly; to take unawares; to seize or capture by unexpected attack.

Camisado :: Camisado (n.) An attack by surprise by soldiers wearing the camisado.

Sciatica :: Sciatica (n.) Neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, an affection characterized by paroxysmal attacks of pain in the buttock, back of the thigh, or in the leg or foot, following the course of the branches of the sciatic nerve. The name is also popularly applied to various painful affections of the hip and the parts adjoining it. See Ischiadic passion, under Ischiadic..

Burton :: Burton (n.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part..

Arm :: Arm (v. i.) To provide one's self with arms, weapons, or means of attack or resistance; to take arms..

Offer :: Offer (v. t.) To put in opposition to; to manifest in an offensive way; to threaten; as, to offer violence, attack, etc..

Tye :: Tye (n.) A chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered..

Hal''yard :: Hal'yard (v. t.) A rope or tackle for hoisting or lowering yards, sails, flags, etc..

Swilled :: Swig (v. t.) To pull upon (a tackle) by throwing the weight of the body upon the fall between the block and a cleat.

Unstack :: Unstack (v. t.) To remove, or take away, from a stack; to remove, as something constituting a stack..

Analepsy :: Analepsy () A species of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder..

Board :: Board (n.) The stretch which a ship makes in one tack.

Coronary :: Coronary (n.) Informal shortening of coronary thrombosis, also used generally to mean heart attack..

Assaulter :: Assaulter (n.) One who assaults, or violently attacks; an assailant..

Sally :: Sally (v.) A rushing or bursting forth; a quick issue; a sudden eruption; specifically, an issuing of troops from a place besieged to attack the besiegers; a sortie..

Guard :: Guard (n.) To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to protect by attendance; to accompany for protection; to care for..

Belfry :: Belfry (n.) A movable tower erected by besiegers for purposes of attack and defense.

Fast :: Fast (v.) Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.

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