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Forehook :: Forehook (n.) A piece of timber placed across the stem, to unite the bows and strengthen the fore part of the ship; a breast hook..

Hogscore :: Hogscore (n.) A distance lime brawn across the rink or course between the middle line and the tee.

Thwart :: Thwart (v. t.) To move across or counter to; to cross; as, an arrow thwarts the air..

Crossing :: Crossing (v. t.) A place where anything (as a stream) is crossed; a paved walk across a street.

Backboard :: Backboard (n.) A board worn across the back to give erectness to the figure.

Racket :: Racket (n.) A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games..

Cross :: Cross (n.) A line drawn across or through another line.

Browpost :: Browpost (n.) A beam that goes across a building.

Pointer :: Pointer (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.

Overthwart :: Overthwart (a.) Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite..

Portiere :: Portiere (n.) A curtain hanging across a doorway.

Transient :: Transient (a.) Passing before the sight or perception, or, as it were, moving over or across a space or scene viewed, and then disappearing; hence, of short duration; not permanent; not lasting or durable; not stationary; passing; fleeting; brief; transitory; as, transient pleasure..

Athwart :: Athwart (prep.) Across the direction or course of; as, a fleet standing athwart our course..

Spindling :: Spindleworm (n.) The larva of a noctuid mmoth (Achatodes zeae) which feeds inside the stalks of corn (maize), sometimes causing much damage. It is smooth, with a black head and tail and a row of black dots across each segment..

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A framework of timbers, or iron bars, moving upon ways or rollers, used to support, lift, or carry ships or other vessels, heavy guns, etc., as up an inclined plane, or across a strip of land, or in launching a ship..

Overthwartly :: Overthwartly (adv.) In an overthwart manner; across; also, perversely..

Bandolier :: Bandolier (n.) A broad leather belt formerly worn by soldiers over the right shoulder and across the breast under the left arm. Originally it was used for supporting the musket and twelve cases for charges, but later only as a cartridge belt..

Bound :: Bound (v. i.) To move with a sudden spring or leap, or with a succession of springs or leaps; as the beast bounded from his den; the herd bounded across the plain..

Traverse :: Traverse (a.) A line lying across a figure or other lines; a transversal.

Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To rub and tear or mark the surface of with something sharp or ragged; to scrape, roughen, or wound slightly by drawing something pointed or rough across, as the claws, the nails, a pin, or the like..

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