Definition of interval

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Interval (n.) A brief space of time between the recurrence of similar conditions or states; as, the interval between paroxysms of pain; intervals of sanity or delirium..

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Interval :: Interval (n.) Alt. of Interval.
Triglyph :: Triglyph (n.) An ornament in the frieze of the Doric order, repeated at equal intervals. Each triglyph consists of a rectangular tablet, slightly projecting, and divided nearly to the top by two parallel and perpendicular gutters, or channels, called glyphs, into three parts, or spaces, called femora. A half channel, or glyph, is also cut upon each of the perpendicular edges of the tablet. See Illust. of Entablature..
Space :: Space (n.) The distance or interval between words or letters in the lines, or between lines, as in books..
Inframedian :: Inframedian (a.) Of or pertaining to the interval or zone along the sea bottom, at the depth of between fifty and one hundred fathoms..
Sesquitone :: Sesquitone (n.) A minor third, or interval of three semitones..
Interval :: Interval (n.) Difference in pitch between any two tones.
Comma :: Comma (n.) A small interval (the difference between a major and minor half step), seldom used except by tuners..
Diesis :: Diesis (n.) A small interval, less than any in actual practice, but used in the mathematical calculation of intervals..
Straggle :: Straggle (v. t.) To be dispersed or separated; to occur at intervals.
Panel :: Panel (n.) A plain strip or band, as of velvet or plush, placed at intervals lengthwise on the skirt of a dress, for ornament..
Tubipora :: Tubipora (n.) A genus of halcyonoids in which the skeleton, or coral (called organ-pipe coral), consists of a mass of parallel cylindrical tubes united at intervals by transverse plates. These corals are usually red or purple and form large masses. They are natives of the tropical parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans..
Snap :: Snap (v. t.) A sudden severe interval or spell; -- applied to the weather; as, a cold snap..
Dash :: Dash (n.) The line drawn through a figure in the thorough bass, as a direction to raise the interval a semitone..
Respite :: Respite (n.) Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation; interval of rest; pause; delay..
Diapason :: Diapason (n.) The octave, or interval which includes all the tones of the diatonic scale..
Long :: Long (superl.) Occurring or coming after an extended interval; distant in time; far away.
Impulse :: Impulse (n.) The action of a force during a very small interval of time; the effect of such action; as, the impulse of a sudden blow upon a hard elastic body..
Interpilaster :: Interpilaster (n.) The interval or space between two pilasters.
Sometimes :: Sometimes (adv.) At times; at intervals; now and then;occasionally.
Fur :: Fur (v. t.) To nail small strips of board or larger scantling upon, in order to make a level surface for lathing or boarding, or to provide for a space or interval back of the plastered or boarded surface, as inside an outer wall, by way of protection against damp..
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