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Stretcher
One who, or that which, stretches.
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Broader term 4
To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by cutting parts o…
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The work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or constructional part of anything; as, the framework of society.
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A bed or stretcher so arranged that a person, esp. a sick or wounded person, may be easily carried in or upon it.
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Concreted earthy or mineral matter; also, any particular mass of such matter; as, a house built of stone; the boy threw a stone; pebbles are rounded…
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To reach out; to extend; to put forth.
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To reach out; to extend; to put forth.
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Containing whole 1
A kind of knot often used at the end of a rope; a wall knot; a wale.
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Synonym 2
A fossil echinus of the genus Cannulus; -- so called from its supposed resemblance to a cap.
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A stone for coping. See Coping.
oewn 2023
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