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s, as a verse in a stanza; specif. (Geol.), to introduce as a bed or stratum, between the layers of a regular series of rocks. Beds of fresh-water shells . . . are intercalated and interstratified with the shale. Mantell.

ase, line, or verse in a metrical composition; specif. (Geol.), the intrusion of a bed or layer between other layers. Intercalations of fresh-water species in some localities. Mantell.

Stratification among or between other layers or strata; also, that which is interstratified.

en forced, while in a plastic or melted state, into the cavities or between the cracks or layers of other rocks. The term is sometimes used as equivalent to plutonic rocks. It is then contrasted with effusive or volcanic rocks. -- In*tru"sive*ly, adv. -- In*tru"sive*ness, n.

One of the methods by which the various germinal layers of the ovum are differentiated.

divine king. Dryden. Baker's itch. See under Baker. -- Barber's itch, sycosis. -- Bricklayer's itch, an eczema of the hands attended with much itching, occurring among bricklayers. -- Grocer's itch, an itching eruption, being a variety of eczema, produced by the sugar mite (Tyrogluphus sacchari). -- Itch insect (Z…

An onyx, part or all of whose layers consist of jasper.

ng plane. See Jointer, 2. -- Jointing rule (Masonry), a long straight rule, used by bricklayers for securing straight joints and faces.

A shrub in the West Indies (Lagetta Iintearia); -- so called from the lacelike layers of its inner bark.

he popular field sport of Canada, and played also in England and the United States. Each player carries a long-handled racket, called a "crosse". The ball is not handled but caught with the crosse and carried on it, or tossed from it, the object being to carry it or throw it through one of the goals placed at opposite…

Bearing, or composed of, lamellæ, or thin layers, plates, or scales; foliated.

In, or consisting of, thin plates or layers; having the form of a thin plate or lamina.

Consisting of, or covered with, laminæ, or thin plates, scales, or layers, one over another; laminated.

Laminate. Laminated arch (Arch.), a timber arch made of layers of bent planks secured by treenails.

Forming, or separating into, scales or thin layers.

Having a structure consisting of laminæ, or thin layers.

A sheet, layer, or bat, of cotton fiber prepared for the carding machine.

aid or is conceived of as having been laid or placed in its position; a row; a stratum; a layer; as, a lay of stone or wood. Addison. A viol should have a lay of wire strings below. Bacon.

e. (d) A very thin plate; as, gold leaf. (e) A portion of fat lying in a separate fold or layer. (f) One of the teeth of a pinion, especially when small. Leaf beetle (Zoöl.), any beetle which feeds upon leaves; esp., any species of the family Chrysomelidæ, as the potato beetle and helmet beetle. -- Leaf bridge, a draw…

A layer or stratum. The lowest ledge or row should be of stone. Sir H. Wotton.