Definition of differing

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Differing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Diffe.

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Yawl-rigged :: Yawl-rigged (a.) Having two masts with fore-and-aft sails, but differing from a schooner in that the after mast is very small, and stepped as far aft as possible. See Illustration in Appendix..
Antipeptone :: Antipeptone (n.) A product of gastric and pancreatic digestion, differing from hemipeptone in not being decomposed by the continued action of pancreatic juice..
Homophone :: Homophone (n.) A word having the same sound as another, but differing from it in meaning and usually in spelling; as, all and awl; bare and bear; rite, write, right, and wright..
Clash :: Clash (n.) Opposition; contradiction; as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes, etc..
Wilton Carpet :: Wilton carpet () A kind of carpet woven with loops like the Brussels, but differing from it in having the loops cut so as to form an elastic velvet pile; -- so called because made originally at Wilton, England..
Differing :: Differing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Diffe.
Throstle :: Throstle (n.) A machine for spinning wool, cotton, etc., from the rove, consisting of a set of drawing rollers with bobbins and flyers, and differing from the mule in having the twisting apparatus stationary and the processes continuous; -- so called because it makes a singing noise..
Variety :: Variety (n.) An individual, or group of individuals, of a species differing from the rest in some one or more of the characteristics typical of the species, and capable either of perpetuating itself for a period, or of being perpetuated by artificial means; hence, a subdivision, or peculiar form, of a species..
Mastiff :: Mastiff (n.) A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There are various strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic of different countries..
Pelargonium :: Pelargonium (n.) A large genus of plants of the order Geraniaceae, differing from Geranium in having a spurred calyx and an irregular corolla..
Duplicate :: Duplicate (n.) An original instrument repeated; a document which is the same as another in all essential particulars, and differing from a mere copy in having all the validity of an original..
Homonym :: Homonym (n.) A word having the same sound as another, but differing from it in meaning; as the noun bear and the verb bear..
Dollar :: Dollar (n.) A coin of the same general weight and value, though differing slightly in different countries, current in Mexico, Canada, parts of South America, also in Spain, and several other European countries..
Aragonite :: Aragonite (n.) A mineral identical in composition with calcite or carbonate of lime, but differing from it in its crystalline form and some of its physical characters..
Muscat :: Muscat (n.) A name given to several varieties of Old World grapes, differing in color, size, etc., but all having a somewhat musky flavor. The muscat of Alexandria is a large oval grape of a pale amber color..
Fat :: Fat (n.) A measure of quantity, differing for different commodities..
Brigantine :: Brigantine (n.) A two-masted, square-rigged vessel, differing from a brig in that she does not carry a square mainsail..
Divergent :: Divergent (a.) Fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement..
Dissentaneous :: Dissentaneous (a.) Disagreeing; contrary; differing; -- opposed to consentaneous.
Holdfast :: Holdfast (n.) A conical or branching body, by which a seaweed is attached to its support, and differing from a root in that it is not specially absorbent of moisture..
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