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the part which is most efficacious in producing the sound. See Illust. of Bell. -- Sound post. (Mus.) See Sounding post, under Sounding.

Sounding line, a line having a plummet at the end, used in making soundings. -- Sounding post (Mus.), a small post in a violin, violoncello, or similar instrument, set under the bridge as a support, for propagating the sounds to the body of the instrument; -- called also sound post. -- Sounding rod (Naut.), a rod use…

s no work better than another to please God: . . . to wash dishes, to be a souter, or an apostle, -- all is one. Tyndale.

A special organ of the nautilus, due to a modification of the posterior tentacles.

The thickened posterior border of the corpus callosum; -- so called in allusion to its shape.

The impost, or point at which an arch rests upon its support, and from which it seems to spring. Hence:

rch (Arch.), the horizontal line drawn through the junction of the vertical face of the impost with the curve of the intrados; -- called also spring of an arch.

A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut.

The posture of one that sits on his heels or hams, or close to the ground.

A structure of posts and boards for supporting workmen, etc., as in building.

The space left by excavation between pillars. See Post and stall, under Post. Stall reader, one who reads books at a stall where they are exposed for sale. Cries the stall reader, "Bless us! what a word on A titlepage is this!" Milton.

To put a stamp on, as for postage; as, to stamp a letter; to stamp a legal document. To stamp out, to put an end to by sudden and energetic action; to extinguish; as, to stamp out a rebellion.

A prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay.

A place or post where one stands; a place where one may stand while observing or waiting for something. I have found you out a stand most fit, Where you may have such vantage on the duke, He shall not pass you. Shak.

ng point, the point from which motion begins, or from which anything starts. -- Starting post, a post, stake, barrier, or place from which competitors in a race start, or begin the race.

The act of standing; also, attitude or pose in standing; posture. [R.] A station like the herald, Mercury. Shak. Their manner was to stand at prayer, whereupon their meetings unto that purpose . . . had the names of stations given them. Hooker.

Of or pertaining to a fixed camp, or military posts or quarters. [Obs. or R.]

Fig.: The post of management or direction. And sit chiefest stern of public weal. Shak.

The end of a ship's keelson, to which the sternpost is bolted; -- called also stern knee.

A composing stick. See under Composing. It is usually a frame of metal, but for posters, handbills, etc., one made of wood is used.