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A variety of diving bell, the lateral as well as vertical motions of which are controlled, by the occupants.

That part of a blossom which secretes nectar, usually the base of the corolla or petals; also, the spur of such flowers as the larkspur and columbine, whether nectariferous or not. See the Illustration of Nasturtium.

A neuropodous animal. G. Rolleston.

cted toward, the neural side, as in most invertebrates; -- opposed to Ant: hæmapodous. G. Rolleston.

A thin strip of dough, made with eggs, rolled up, cut into small pieces, and used in soup.

Futility; trifling talk or behavior; drollery. [R.] Dr. H. More.

"To nurse the saplings tall." Milton. By what hands [has vice] been nursed into so uncontrolled a dominion Locke.

Morbid and uncontrollable sexual desire in women, constituting a true disease.

A small slice of meat seasoned, rolled up, and cooked; as, olives of beef or veal.

rb of one particular tear. Shak. Whether the prime orb, Incredible how swift, had thither rolled. Milton.

An orb or ball. [Rare & Improper] Roll the lucid orbit of an eye. Young.

An instrument for measuring the angle through which a ship rolls or pitches at sea.

nstitution, party, etc., spoken of; one disconnected in interest or feeling. [Recent] A. Trollope.

a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as, to turn (one's self) over; to roll a stone over; to turn over the leaves; to tip over a cart.

m the top. Overhung door, a sliding door, suspended door, suspended from the top, as upon rollers.

To be superior or supreme in rulling or controlling; as, God rules and overrules. Shak.

Exerting controlling power; as, an overruling Providence. -- O`ver*rul"ing*ly, adv.

g scenes too extended to be beheld at once, and so exhibited a part at a time, by being unrolled, and made to pass continuously before the spectator.

Having a winged corolla somewhat resembling a butterfly, as in the blossoms of the bean and pea.

a small piece of paper on which women roll up their hair to make it curl; a curl paper.