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Pace :: Pace (v. t.) To measure by steps or paces; as, to pace a piece of ground..

Equivalent :: Equivalent (a.) Equal in measure but not admitting of superposition; -- applied to magnitudes; as, a square may be equivalent to a triangle..

Measure :: Measure (a.) A number which is contained in a given number a number of times without a remainder; as in the phrases, the common measure, the greatest common measure, etc., of two or more numbers..

Ultraism :: Ultraism (n.) The principles of those who advocate extreme measures, as radical reform, and the like..

Chronometrical :: Chronometrical (a.) Pertaining to a chronometer; measured by a chronometer.

Spherograph :: Spherograph (n.) An instrument for facilitating the practical use of spherics in navigation and astronomy, being constructed of two cardboards containing various circles, and turning upon each other in such a manner that any possible spherical triangle may be readily found, and the measures of the parts read off by inspection..

Jar :: "Jar (n.) The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves..

Height :: Height (n.) The distance to which anything rises above its foot, above that on which in stands, above the earth, or above the level of the sea; altitude; the measure upward from a surface, as the floor or the ground, of animal, especially of a man; stature..

Ecstatic :: Ecstatic (n.) Delightful beyond measure; rapturous; ravishing; as, ecstatic bliss or joy..

Hour :: Hour (n.) A measure of distance traveled.

Measurement :: Measurement (n.) The extent, size, capacity, amount. or quantity ascertained by measuring; as, its measurement is five acres..

Tumbler :: Tumbler (n.) A drinking glass, without a foot or stem; -- so called because originally it had a pointed or convex base, and could not be set down with any liquor in it, thus compelling the drinker to finish his measure..

Long :: Long (superl.) Extended to any specified measure; of a specified length; as, a span long; a yard long; a mile long, that is, extended to the measure of a mile, etc..

Measure :: Measure (n.) The dimensions or capacity of anything, reckoned according to some standard; size or extent, determined and stated; estimated extent; as, to take one's measure for a coat..

Jack :: "Jack (n.) A drinking measure holding half a pint; also, one holding a quarter of a pint..

Pneumometry :: Pneumometry (n.) Measurement of the capacity of the lungs for air.

Assize :: Assize (v.) To fix the weight, measure, or price of, by an ordinance or regulation of authority..

Beat :: Beat (n.) The rise or fall of the hand or foot, marking the divisions of time; a division of the measure so marked. In the rhythm of music the beat is the unit..

Dish :: Dish (n.) A trough about 28 inches long, 4 deep, and 6 wide, in which ore is measured..

Admeasure :: Admeasure (v. t.) Formerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This was by writ of admeasurement, directed to the sheriff..

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