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A horse, or a figure resembling a horse, behind which a hunter conceals himself from the game he is aiming to kill.

from the direct or proper course, or from the company to which he belongs; one who falls behind the rest; one who rambles without any settled direction.

. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back.

One of the principal nervures of the wings of an insect. It is situated next beneath or behind the costal. See Nervure.

wipe away with never so much care the dirt thrown at us, there will be left some sulliage behind. Gov. of Tongue.

The refuse part of stamped ore, thrown behind the tail of the buddle or washing apparatus. It is dressed over again to secure whatever metal may exist in it. Called also tails. Pryce.

To stay or remain behind; to wait. Tarry ye for us, until we come again. Ex. xxiv. 14.

on or observation. "She throws out thrilling shrieks." Spenser. (c) To distance; to leave behind. Addison. (d) To cause to project; as, to throw out a pier or an abutment. (e) To give forth; to emit; as, an electric lamp throws out a brilliant light. (f) To put out; to confuse; as, a sudden question often throws out an…

The act of touching the football down by a player behind his own goal line when it received its last impulse from an opponent; -- distinguished from safety touchdown.

The act of touching the football down behind the opponents' goal . Safety touchdown. See under Safety.

traduction. Sir T. Browne. But flies an eagle flight, bold, and forthon, Leaving no tract behind. Shak.

A propeller screw placed in front of the supporting planes of an aëroplane instead of behind them, so that it exerts a pull instead of a push. Hence, Tractor monoplane, Tractor biplane, etc.

ng. Dryden. They shall not trail me through their streets Like a wild beast. Milton. Long behind he trails his pompous robe. Pope.

That part of a gown which trails behind the wearer.

A fishing vessel which trails a net behind it.

cones, as in reptiles. The simple cone then developed a smaller cone in front and another behind. Next, a cingulum was developed, and the three cones became arranged in a triangle, the two smaller cusps having moved to the outer side in upper and to the inner in lower molars. This primitive triangle is called the trigo…

A channel cut behind the brick lining of a shaft. Raymond.

rmy, To turn the enemy's flank, or the like (Mil.), to pass round it, and take a position behind it or upon its side. -- To turn a penny, or To turn an honest penny, to make a small profit by trade, or the like. -- To turn around one's finger, to have complete control of the will and actions of; to be able to influen…

dubious or uncertain medium through which anything is viewed. As when the sun . . . from behind the moon, In dim eclipse. disastrous twilight sheds. Milton. The twilight of probability. Locke.

Happening unexpectedly; unforeseen. [Obs.] The unware woe of harm that cometh behind. Chaucer. -- Un*ware"ly, adv. [Obs.] -- Un*ware"ness, n. [Obs.]