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Gauge :: Gauge (n.) A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard..

Throw :: Throw (v. t.) To fling or cast in any manner; to drive to a distance from the hand or from an engine; to propel; to send; as, to throw stones or dust with the hand; a cannon throws a ball; a fire engine throws a stream of water to extinguish flames..

Outport :: Outport (n.) A harbor or port at some distance from the chief town or seat of trade.

Absent :: Absent (v. t.) To take or withdraw (one's self) to such a distance as to prevent intercourse; -- used with the reflexive pronoun.

Standpipe :: Standpipe (n.) A vertical pipe, open at the top, between a hydrant and a reservoir, to equalize the flow of water; also, a large vertical pipe, near a pumping engine, into which water is forced up, so as to give it sufficient head to rise to the required level at a distance..

Earshot :: Earshot (n.) Reach of the ear; distance at which words may be heard.

Pantometer :: Pantometer (n.) An instrument for measuring angles for determining elevations, distances, etc..

Pedometer :: Pedometer (n.) An instrument for including the number of steps in walking, and so ascertaining the distance passed over. It is usually in the form of a watch; an oscillating weight by the motion of the body causes the index to advance a certain distance at each step..

Modillion :: Modillion (n.) The enriched block or horizontal bracket generally found under the cornice of the Corinthian and Composite entablature, and sometimes, less ornamented, in the Ionic and other orders; -- so called because of its arrangement at regulated distances..

Wee :: Wee (n.) A little; a bit, as of space, time, or distance..

Away :: Away (adv.) Absent; gone; at a distance; as, the master is away from home..

Elevation :: Elevation (n.) The distance of a celestial object above the horizon, or the arc of a vertical circle intercepted between it and the horizon; altitude; as, the elevation of the pole, or of a star..

Range :: Range (v.) The horizontal distance to which a shot or other projectile is carried.

Measure :: Measure (n.) To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off and determining the distance..

Bittock :: Bittock (n.) A small bit of anything, of indefinite size or quantity; a short distance..

Indistancy :: Indistancy (n.) Want of distance o/ separation; nearness.

Orris :: Orris (n.) A peculiar pattern in which gold lace or silver lace is worked; especially, one in which the edges are ornamented with conical figures placed at equal distances, with spots between them..

Circuit :: Circuit (n.) The circumference of, or distance round, any space; the measure of a line round an area..

Crane :: Crane (n.) A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. In one form it consists of a projecting arm or jib of timber or iron, a rotating post or base, and the necessary tackle, windlass, etc.; -- so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick..

Syndesmography :: Syndactylous (a.) Having the toes firmly united together for some distance, and without an intermediate web, as the kingfishers; gressorial..

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