The limb of the human body which extends from the shoulder to the hand; also, the corresponding limb of a monkey.
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An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other. The missile being lodged in a hole in the strap, the ends of the string are taken in the hand, and the whole whirled rapidly round until, by loosing one end, the missile is let fly with centrifugal force.
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The limb of the human body which extends from the shoulder to the hand; also, the corresponding limb of a monkey.
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A fillet or strip of woven material, used in dressing and binding up wounds, etc.
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To support or sustain; to hold up.
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To convey or transport in any manner from one place to another; to bear; -- often with away or off.
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To change the place of; to remove from the usual or proper place; to put out of place; to place in another situation; as, the books in the library ar…
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To suspend; to fasten to some elevated point without support from below; -- often used with up or out; as, to hang a coat on a hook; to hang up a sig…
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The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.
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To send whirling or whizzing through the air; to throw with violence; to drive with great force; as, to hurl a stone or lance.
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To meet with violence or shock; to clash; to jostle.
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To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…
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A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, esp. upon an old garment to cover a…
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A thing to play with; a toy; anything that serves to amuse.
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A covering for the human foot, usually made of leather, having a thick and somewhat stiff sole and a lighter top. It differs from a boot on not exten…
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A plaything for children; a bawble.
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An instrument of offensive of defensive combat; something to fight with; anything used, or designed to be used, in destroying, defeating, or injuring…
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An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.
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An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.
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An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.
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