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Cross :: Cross (n.) An appendage or ornament or anything in the form of a cross; a badge or ornamental device of the general shape of a cross; hence, such an ornament, even when varying considerably from that form; thus, the Cross of the British Order of St. George and St. Michael consists of a central medallion with seven arms radiating from it..

Greenback :: Greenback (n.) One of the legal tender notes of the United States; -- first issued in 1862, and having the devices on the back printed with green ink, to prevent alterations and counterfeits..

Inventor :: Inventor (n.) One who invents or finds out something new; a contriver; especially, one who invents mechanical devices..

Antic :: Antic (n.) An odd imagery, device, or tracery; a fantastic figure..

Siphon :: Siphon (n.) A device, consisting of a pipe or tube bent so as to form two branches or legs of unequal length, by which a liquid can be transferred to a lower level, as from one vessel to another, over an intermediate elevation, by the action of the pressure of the atmosphere in forcing the liquid up the shorter branch of the pipe immersed in it, while the continued excess of weight of the liquid in the longer branch (when once filled) causes a continuous flow. The flow takes place only when the

Swatte :: Swather (n.) A device attached to a mowing machine for raising the uncut fallen grain and marking the limit of the swath.

Way :: Way (n.) The means by which anything is reached, or anything is accomplished; scheme; device; plan..

Guide :: Guide (v. t.) A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy he is setting.

Imprese :: Imprese (n.) A device. See Impresa.

Cut-off :: Cut-off (n.) Any device for stopping or changing a current, as of grain or water in a spout..

Devise :: Devise (n.) Device. See Device.

Jack :: Jack (n.) A device to pull off boots.

Connector :: Connector (n.) A device for holding two parts of an electrical conductor in contact.

Engine :: Engine (n.) Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.

Flag :: Flag (n.) A cloth usually bearing a device or devices and used to indicate nationality, party, etc., or to give or ask information; -- commonly attached to a staff to be waved by the wind; a standard; a banner; an ensign; the colors; as, the national flag; a military or a naval flag..

Pace :: Pace (n.) A device in a loom, to maintain tension on the warp in pacing the web..

Refuge :: Refuge (n.) An expedient to secure protection or defense; a device or contrivance.

Contrive :: Contrive (v. i.) To make devices; to form designs; to plan; to scheme; to plot.

Megaphone :: Megaphone (n.) A device to magnify sound, or direct it in a given direction in a greater volume, as a very large funnel used as an ear trumpet or as a speaking trumpet..

Primer :: Primer (n.) an instrument or device for priming; esp., a cap, tube, or water containing percussion powder or other compound for igniting a charge of gunpowder..

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