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Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

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2,586 words match “WAY”

EDGEWAYS; EDGEWISE adv.

e towards anything; in the direction of the edge. Glad to get in a word, as they say, edgeways. Sir W. Scott.

ENDWAYS; ENDWISE adv. 2 definitions

On end; erectly; in an upright position.

The navigable part of a river, bay, etc., through which vessels enter or depart; the part of a harbor or channel ehich is kept open and unobstructed for the passage of vessels. Totten. the rough.

FLYAWAY a. 4 definitions

Disposed to fly away; flighty; unrestrained; light and free; -- used of both persons and things. -- n.

FLYAWAY GRASS n.

The hair grass (Agrostis scabra). So called from its light panicle, which is blown to great distances by the wind.

A passage for pedestrians only.

One of the great military roads constructed by the Romans in England and other parts of Europe; -- so called from the fosse or ditch on each side for keeping it dry.

Allowing passage in either of four directions; as, a four-way cock, or valve. Francis. Four-way cock, a cock connected with four pipes or ports, and having two or more passages in the plug, by which the adjacent pipes or ports may be made to communicate; formerly used as a valve in the steam engine, and now for various…

A small horse of a breed raised at Galloway, Scotland; -- called also garran, and garron.

GANGWAY n. 4 definitions

A passage or way into or out of any inclosed place; esp., a temporary way of access formed of planks.

A passage through a fence or wall; a gate; also, a frame, arch, etc., in which a gate in hung, or a structure at an entrance or gate designed for ornament or defense.

GREAT WHITE WAY n.

Broadway, in New York City, in the neighborhood chiefly occupied by theaters, as from about 30th Street about 50th Street; -- so called from its brilliant illumination at night.

HALFWAY adv. 2 definitions

In the middle; at half the distance; imperfectly; partially; as, he halfway yielded. Temples proud to meet their gods halfway. Young.

A square or oblong opening in a deck or floor, affording passage from one deck or story to another; the entrance to a cellar.

HEADWAY n. 2 definitions

The progress made by a ship in motion; hence, progress or success of any kind.

HICKWALL; HICKWAY n.

The lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopus minor) of Europe. [Prov. Eng.]

A road or way open to the use of the public; a main road or thoroughfare.

One who robs on the public road; a highway robber.

A mechanical lift. See Elevator.

An opening for the hoist, or