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Constructing or using a web, or net, to catch prey; -- said of certain spiders.

onsisting of a reticule in the focus of an eyepiece. -- Reticulated work (Masonry), work constructed with diamond-shaped stones, or square stones placed diagonally.

A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation.

To vamp again; hence, topatch up; to reconstruct.

ng one another, dividing the whole space into triangles, which are then filled by vaulted construction of lighter material. Hence, an imitation of one of these in wood, plaster, or the like.

her strains. "The Rondo-form was the earliest and most frequent definite mold for musical construction." Grove.

The cover of any building, including the roofing (see Roofing) and all the materials and construction necessary to carry and maintain the same upon the walls or other uprights. In the case of a building with vaulted ceilings protected by an outer roof, some writers call the vault the roof, and the outer protection the…

Masonry constructed of unsquared stones that are irregular in size and shape.

An ancient stringed instrument used by the Greeks, the particular construction of which is unknown.

Any species of annelids of the genus Sabellaria. They construct firm tubes of agglutinated sand on rocks and shells, and are sometimes destructive to oysters.

A peculiar brushlike organ found on the foot of spiders and used in the construction of the web.

ends are brought together or drawn ashore incloses the fish. Seine boat, a boat specially constructed to carry and pay out a seine.

r when there is actual possession, the latter when there is a right to such possession by construction of law. In some of the United States seizin means merely ownership. Burrill.

To bring to notice, deliver, or execute, either actually or constructively, in such manner as the law requires; as, to serve a summons.

The act of bringing to notice, either actually or constructively, in such manner as is prescribed by law; as, the service of a subpoena or an attachment.

The construction of a sewer or sewers.

between objects, -- used esp. at sea, for ascertaining the latitude and longitude. It is constructed on the same optical principle as Hadley's quadrant, but usually of metal, with a nicer graduation, telescopic sight, and its arc the sixth, and sometimes the third, part of a circle. See Quadrant.

Character or construction of a thing as determining its external appearance; outward aspect; make; figure; form; guise; as, the shape of a tree; the shape of the head; an elegant shape. He beat me grievously, in the shape of a woman. Shak.

A person whose occupation is to construct ships and other vessels; a naval architect; a shipwright.

Naval architecturel the art of constructing ships and other vessels.