Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
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a column of light (as from a beacon)
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a column of light (as from a beacon)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.Act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.To array.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a column of light (as from a beacon)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.The slender, smooth stem of an arrow; hence, an arrow.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a column of light (as from a beacon)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.The act of scintillating.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.the light provided by a burning candle
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.The light of a candle.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.A crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward for distinguished services.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeor…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.The light of day as opposed to the darkness of night; the light of the sun, as opposed to that of the moon or to artificial light.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.That property which some transparent bodies have of producing at their surface, or within their substance, light different in color fr…
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A table or tray strewn with sand, anciently used for drawing, calculating, etc.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See Column.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.The column of bones in the back which sustains and gives firmness to the frame; the spine; the vertebral or spinal column.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.A pole or a frame raised as a sea beacon or a landmark.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.Money paid for the maintenance of a beacon; also, beacons, collectively.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.of Beacon
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Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.Having no beacon.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.Of or pertaining to the head.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.A kind of pillar; a cylindrical or polygonal support for a roof, ceiling, statue, etc., somewhat ornamented, and usually composed of b…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.Formed in columns; having the form of a column or columns; like the shaft of a column.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.An open frame or basket of iron, filled with combustible material, to be burned as a beacon; an open lamp or firrepan carried on a pol…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of some deep…
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