Definition of direct

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Direct (v. t.) To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order; as, he directed them to go..

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Pyrheliometer :: Pyrheliometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the direct heating effect of the sun's rays.
Induction :: Induction (n.) The property by which one body, having electrical or magnetic polarity, causes or induces it in another body without direct contact; an impress of electrical or magnetic force or condition from one body on another without actual contact..
Direct :: Direct (v. t.) To point out or show to (any one), as the direct or right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way; as, he directed me to the left-hand road..
Lengthwise :: Lengthwise (adv.) In the direction of the length; in a longitudinal direction.
Pilot :: Pilot (n.) Figuratively: A guide; a director of another through a difficult or unknown course.
Tick :: Tick (n.) Any small mark intended to direct attention to something, or to serve as a check..
Cynosure :: Cynosure (n.) That which serves to direct.
Dependence :: Dependence (n.) Subjection to the direction or disposal of another; inability to help or provide for one's self.
Circumnutation :: Circumnutation (n.) The successive bowing or bending in different directions of the growing tip of the stems of many plants, especially seen in climbing plants..
Pasticcio :: Pasticcio (n.) A work of art imitating directly the work of another artist, or of more artists than one..
Scope :: Scope (n.) That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate design, aim, or purpose; intention; drift; object..
Sunny :: Sunny (superl.) Exposed to the rays of the sun; brightened or warmed by the direct rays of the sun; as, a sunny room; the sunny side of a hill..
Aslant :: Aslant (prep.) In a slanting direction over; athwart.
Misderive :: Misderive (v. t.) To turn or divert improperly; to misdirect.
Anemograph :: Anemograph (n.) An instrument for measuring and recording the direction and force of the wind.
Single-acting :: Single-acting (a.) Having simplicity of action; especially (Mach.), acting or exerting force during strokes in one direction only; -- said of a reciprocating engine, pump, etc..
Circuitous :: Circuitous (a.) Going round in a circuit; roundabout; indirect; as, a circuitous road; a circuitous manner of accomplishing an end..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) A turn or fold made in bandaging, by which the direction of the bandage is changed..
Show :: Show (v. t.) Specifically, to make known the way to (a person); hence, to direct; to guide; to asher; to conduct; as, to show a person into a parlor; to show one to the door..
Directly :: Directly (adv.) Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
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