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Definition of figurative
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Figurative
(a.) Used in a sense that is
tropical,
as a
metaphor;
not
literal;
--
applied
to words and
expressions..
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Spice
::
Spice (n.)
Figuratively,
that which
enriches
or
alters
the
quality
of a thing in a small
degree,
as spice
alters
the taste of food; that which gives zest or
pungency;
a
slight
flavoring;
a
relish;
hence,
a small
quantity
or
admixture;
a
sprinkling;
as, a spice of
mischief..
Rasp
::
Rasp (v. t.)
Hence,
figuratively:
To grate
harshly
upon; to
offend
by
coarse
or rough
treatment
or
language;
as, some
sounds
rasp the ear; his
insults
rasped
my
temper..
Hieroglyphic
::
Hieroglyphic
(a.) A
sacred
character;
a
character
in
picture
writing,
as of the
ancient
Egyptians,
Mexicans,
etc.
Specifically,
in the
plural,
the
picture
writing
of the
ancient
Egyptian
priests.
It is made up of
three,
or, as some say, four
classes
of
characters:
first,
the
hieroglyphic
proper,
or
figurative,
in which the
representation
of the
object
conveys
the idea of the
object
itself;
second,
the
ideographic,
consisting
of
symbols
representing
ideas,
not
sounds,
as an
ostrich
feather
is a s
Lapse
::
Lapse (n.) A
gliding,
slipping,
or
gradual
falling;
an
unobserved
or
imperceptible
progress
or
passing
away,;
--
restricted
usually
to
immaterial
things,
or to
figurative
uses..
Typographical
::
Typographical
(a.) Of or
pertaining
to the act or act of
representing
by types or
symbols;
emblematic;
figurative;
typical.
Sling
::
Sling (v. t.) The act or
motion
of
hurling
as with a
sling;
a
throw;
figuratively,
a
stroke..
Sear
::
Sear (a.) To burn (the
surface
of) to
dryness
and
hardness;
to
cauterize;
to
expose
to a
degree
of heat such as
changes
the color or the
hardness
and
texture
of the
surface;
to
scorch;
to make
callous;
as, to sear the skin or
flesh.
Also used
figuratively..
Pursuivant
::
Pursuivant
(n.) A
functionary
of lower rank than a
herald,
but
discharging
similar
duties;
--
called
also
pursuivant
at arms; an
attendant
of the
heralds.
Also used
figuratively..
Hyperbaton
::
Hyperbaton
(n.) A
figurative
construction,
changing
or
inverting
the
natural
order of words or
clauses;
as,
echoed
the hills for the hills
echoed..
Path
::
Path (n.) A way,
course,
or
track,
in which
anything
moves or has
moved;
route;
passage;
an
established
way; as, the path of a
meteor,
of a
caravan,
of a
storm,
of a
pestilence.
Also used
figuratively,
of a
course
of life or
action..
Look
::
Look (v. i.) To show one's self in
looking,
as by
leaning
out of a
window;
as, look out of the
window
while I speak to you.
Sometimes
used
figuratively..
Incense
::
Incense
(n.) Also used
figuratively.
Lamp
::
Lamp (n.)
Figuratively,
anything
which
enlightens
intellectually
or
morally;
anything
regarded
metaphorically
a
performing
the uses of a
lamp..
Stray
::
Stray (a.)
Figuratively,
to
wander
from the path of duty or
rectitude;
to err..
Pedal
::
Pedal (a.) Of or
pertaining
to the foot, or to feet,
literally
or
figuratively;
specifically
(Zool.),
pertaining
to the foot of a
mollusk;
as, the pedal
ganglion..
Pepper
::
Pepper
(v. t.)
Figuratively:
To
shower
shot or other
missiles,
or
blows,
upon; to pelt; to fill with shot, or cover with
bruises
or
wounds..
Parry
::
Parry (n.) A
warding
off of a
thrust
or blow, as in sword and
bayonet
exercises
or in
boxing;
hence,
figuratively,
a
defensive
movement
in
debate
or other
intellectual
encounter..
Plunge
::
Plunge
(v. t.) To
thrust
into
water,
or into any
substance
that is
penetrable;
to
immerse;
to cause to
penetrate
or enter
quickly
and
forcibly;
to
thrust;
as, to
plunge
the body into
water;
to
plunge
a
dagger
into the
breast.
Also used
figuratively;
as, to
plunge
a
nation
into war..
Pill
::
Pill (n.)
Figuratively,
something
offensive
or
nauseous
which must be
accepted
or
endured..
Allusion
::
Allusion
(n.) A
figurative
or
symbolical
reference.
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