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Intension :: Intension (n.) A straining, stretching, or bending; the state of being strained; as, the intension of a musical string..

Tambour :: Tambour (n.) A small frame, commonly circular, and somewhat resembling a tambourine, used for stretching, and firmly holding, a portion of cloth that is to be embroidered; also, the embroidery done upon such a frame; -- called also, in the latter sense, tambour work..

Electro-etching :: Electro-etching (n.) A mode of etching upon metals by electrolytic action.

Etching :: Etching (n.) The act, art, or practice of engraving by means of acid which eats away lines or surfaces left unprotected in metal, glass, or the like. See Etch, v. t..

Galvanography :: Galvanography (n.) A method of producing by means of electrotyping process (without etching) copperplates which can be printed from in the same manner as engraved plates.

Retching :: Retching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Retc.

Subtepid :: Subtense (a.) A line subtending, or stretching across; a chord; as, the subtense of an arc..

Jackstay :: "Jackstay (n.) A rail of wood or iron stretching along a yard of a vessel, to which the sails are fastened..

Reach :: Reach (v. t.) Hence, to deliver by stretching out a member, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another; to hand over; as, to reach one a book..

Reach :: Reach (n.) The power of stretching out or extending action, influence, or the like; power of attainment or management; extent of force or capacity..

Etch :: Etch (v. i.) To practice etching; to make etchings.

Galaxy :: Galaxy (n.) The Milky Way; that luminous tract, or belt, which is seen at night stretching across the heavens, and which is composed of innumerable stars, so distant and blended as to be distinguishable only with the telescope. The term has recently been used for remote clusters of stars..

Zincography :: Zincography (n.) The art or process of engraving or etching on zinc, in which the design is left in relief in the style of a wood cut, the rest of the ground being eaten away by acid..

Suspire :: Suspiration (n.) The act of sighing, or fetching a long and deep breath; a deep respiration; a sigh..

Reach :: Reach (n.) The act of stretching or extending; extension; power of reaching or touching with the person, or a limb, or something held or thrown; as, the fruit is beyond my reach; to be within reach of cannon shot..

Ectypography :: Ectypography (n.) A method of etching in which the design upon the plate is produced in relief.

Sketching :: Sketching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Sketc.

Rack :: Rack (a.) An instrument or frame used for stretching, extending, retaining, or displaying, something..

Tension :: Tension (a.) The act of stretching or straining; the state of being stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being bent strained; as, the tension of the muscles, tension of the larynx..

Etching :: Etching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Etc.

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