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ESCAPEMENT n. 3 definitions
The act of escaping; escape. [R.]
ESCAPER n.
One who escapes.
ETAPE n. 4 definitions
A public storehouse.
EXTRASTAPEDIAL a. 2 definitions
e columella of the ear, which, in many animals, projects beyond the connection with the stapes. -- n.
FIDDLE-SHAPED a.
Inversely ovate, with a deep hollow on each side. Gray.
FORSHAPE v.
To render misshapen. [Obs.] Gower.
FRAPE n.
A crowd, a rabble. [Obs.] ares.
GALAPEE TREE n.
The West Indian Sciadophyllum Brownei, a tree with very large digitate leaves.
GAPE v. 8 definitions
Expressing a desire for food; as, young birds gape. Dryden.
GAPER n. 4 definitions
One who gapes.
GAPES; THE GAPES n. 3 definitions
The width of the mouth when opened, as of birds, fishes, etc. GAPES; THE GAPES The gapes.
GAPESEED n.
Any strange sight. Wright.
GAPESING n.
Act of gazing about; sightseeing. [Prov. Eng.]
GAPEWORM n.
The parasitic worm that causes the gapes in birds. See Illustration in Appendix.
GLOBE-SHAPED a.
Shaped like a globe.
GRAPE n. 4 definitions
A well-known edible berry growing in pendent clusters or bunches on the grapevine. The berries are smooth-skinned, have a juicy pulp, and are cultivated in great quantities for table use and for making wine and raisins.
GRAPE FRUIT n.
The shaddock.
GRAPELESS a.
Wanting grapes or the flavor of grapes.
GRAPERY n.
A building or inclosure used for the cultivation of grapes.
GRAPESHOT n.
s, and a central connecting rod, in order to be used as a charge for a cannon. Formerly grapeshot were inclosed in canvas bags.
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