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Vibration :: Vibration (n.) A limited reciprocating motion of a particle of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from its position of equilibrium, when that equilibrium has been disturbed, as when a stretched cord or other body produces musical notes, or particles of air transmit sounds to the ear. The path of the particle may be in a straight line, in a circular arc, or in any curve whatever..

Elastical :: Elastical (a.) Elastic.

Pneumatics :: Pneumatics (n.) That branch of science which treats of the mechanical properties of air and other elastic fluids, as of their weight, pressure, elasticity, etc. See Mechanics..

Whalebone :: Whalebone (n.) A firm, elastic substance resembling horn, taken from the upper jaw of the right whale; baleen. It is used as a stiffening in stays, fans, screens, and for various other purposes. See Baleen..

Catapult :: Catapult (n.) A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc..

Inelasticity :: Inelasticity (n.) Want of elasticity.

Hydromica :: Hydromica (n.) A variety of potash mica containing water. It is less elastic than ordinary muscovite.

Spring :: Spring (v. i.) Elastic power or force.

Echinus :: Echinus (n.) The rounded molding forming the bell of the capital of the Grecian Doric style, which is of a peculiar elastic curve. See Entablature..

Compressible :: Compressible (a.) Capable of being pressed together or forced into a narrower compass, as an elastic or spongy substance..

Cushion :: Cushion (n.) the elastic edge of a billiard table.

Sponge :: Sponge (n.) The elastic fibrous skeleton of many species of horny Spongiae (keratosa), used for many purposes, especially the varieties of the genus Spongia. The most valuable sponges are found in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, and on the coasts of Florida and the West Indies..

Aeriform :: Aeriform (a.) Having the form or nature of air, or of an elastic fluid; gaseous. Hence fig.: Unreal..

Springe :: Springe (v. i.) A noose fastened to an elastic body, and drawn close with a sudden spring, whereby it catches a bird or other animal; a gin; a snare..

Cartilage :: Cartilage (n.) A translucent, elastic tissue; gristle..

Inductile :: Inductile (a.) Not ductile; incapable of being drawn into threads, as a metal; inelastic; tough..

Modulus :: Modulus (n.) A quantity or coefficient, or constant, which expresses the measure of some specified force, property, or quality, as of elasticity, strength, efficiency, etc.; a parameter..

Bow :: Bow (v. t.) An appliance consisting of an elastic rod, with a number of horse hairs stretched from end to end of it, used in playing on a stringed instrument..

Compressibility :: Compressibility (n.) The quality of being compressible of being compressible; as, the compressibility of elastic fluids..

Air Gun :: Air gun () A kind of gun in which the elastic force of condensed air is used to discharge the ball. The air is powerfully compressed into a reservoir attached to the gun, by a condensing pump, and is controlled by a valve actuated by the trigger..

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