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Thunderproof :: Thunderproof (a.) Secure against the effects of thunder or lightning.

Thud :: Thud (n.) A dull sound without resonance, like that produced by striking with, or striking against, some comparatively soft substance; also, the stroke or blow producing such sound; as, the thrud of a cannon ball striking the earth..

Thrust :: Thrust (n.) The force or pressure of one part of a construction against other parts; especially (Arch.), a horizontal or diagonal outward pressure, as of an arch against its abutments, or of rafters against the wall which support them..

Offset :: Offset (v. t.) To set off; to place over against; to balance; as, to offset one account or charge against another..

Tipping :: Tipping (n.) A distinct articulation given in playing quick notes on the flute, by striking the tongue against the roof of the mouth; double-tonguing..

Sight :: Sight (v. t.) The act of seeing; perception of objects by the eye; view; as, to gain sight of land..

Apprest :: Apprest (a.) Pressed close to, or lying against, something for its whole length, as against a stem,.

Reallege :: Reallege (v. t.) To allege again.

Contraposition :: Contraposition (n.) A placing over against; opposite position.

Reinspect :: Reinspect (v. t.) To inspect again.

Gain :: Gain (n.) A square or beveled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam..

Lucre :: Lucre (n.) Gain in money or goods; profit; riches; -- often in an ill sense.

Bob :: Bob (v. i.) To have a short, jerking motion; to play to and fro, or up and down; to play loosely against anything..

Chievance :: Chievance (n.) An unlawful bargain; traffic in which money is exported as discount.

Audita Querela :: Audita querela () A writ which lies for a party against whom judgment is recovered, but to whom good matter of discharge has subsequently accrued which could not have been availed of to prevent such judgment..

Conclusion :: Conclusion (n.) The end or close of a pleading, e.g., the formal ending of an indictment, against the peace, etc..

Wary :: Wary (a.) Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous; careful..

Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) The setting of note against note in harmony; the adding of one or more parts to a given canto fermo or melod.

Insinuation :: Insinuation (n.) The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.

Hypobole :: Hypobole (n.) A figure in which several things are mentioned that seem to make against the argument, or in favor of the opposite side, each of them being refuted in order..

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