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An implement operating like a plow, but on a larger scale, for clearing away the snow from roads, railways, etc.

The sound produced by soughing; a hollow murmur or roaring. The whispering leaves or solemn sough of the forest. W. Howitt.

imp. & p. p. of Seek.

A daughter of one's wife or husband by a former marriage.

imp. & p. p. of Stretch.

See Dreadnought, above.

A sound; a groan; a moan; a sough. [Obs.] He sigheth with full many a sorry swough. Chaucer.

See Taut. Totten.

See Thwart.

An under constable. Shak. Johnson.

Through. [Obs.] Spenser. Shak.

The representation of chords by figures placed under the base; figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous with harmony.

A leather strap supporting the body of a carriage, and attached to springs, or serving as a spring. See Illust. of Chaise.

Provided with thorough lights or windows at opposite sides, as a room or building. Gwilt.

Bred from the best blood through a long line; pure-blooded; -- said of stock, as horses. Hence, having the characteristics of such breeding; mettlesome; courageous; of elegant form, or the like. -- n.

A passage through; a passage from one street or opening to another; an unobstructed way open to the public; a public road; hence, a frequented street. A large and splendid thoroughfare. Motley.

Going through, or to the end or bottom; very thorough; complete.

In a thorough manner; fully; entirely; completely.

The quality or state of being thorough; completeness.

Perfect in what is undertaken; complete; going all lengths; as, a thoroughplaced Tory or Whig. If she be a thoroughplaced impostor. Sir W. Scott.