Search the Dictionary

One who, or that which, repeats. Specifically:

the same thing over again; accomplishing a given result many times in succession; as, a repeating firearm; a repeating watch. Repeating circle. See the Note under Circle, n., 3. -- Repeating decimal (Arith.), a circulating decimal. See under Decimal. -- Repeating firearm, a firearm that may be discharged many times i…

To speak or utter again.

, or Halocynthia, pyriformis) having the size, form, velvety surface, and color of a ripe peach.

A pedunculated ascidian of the genus Boltonia.

Of, pertaining to, or in the style of, Shakespeare or his works. [Written also Shakespearian, Shakspearean, Shakspearian, Shaksperean, Shaksperian.etc.]

ess thoughts by words; as, the organs may be so obstructed that a man may not be able to speak. Till at the last spake in this manner. Chaucer. Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth. 1 Sam. iii. 9.

Able to speak. Milton.

One who speaks. Specifically:

The office of speaker; as, the speakership of the House of Representatives.

Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube.

Fig.: A spearman. Sir W. Scott.

One who uses a spear; as, a spearer of fish.

A large and powerful fish (Tetrapturus albidus) related to the swordfish, but having scales and ventral fins. It is found on the American coast and the Mediterranean.

The pointed head, or end, of a spear.

One who is armed with a spear. Acts xxiii. 23.

A species of mint (Mentha viridis) growing in moist soil. It vields an aromatic oil. See Mint, and Mentha.

An Australian tree (Acacia Doratoxylon), and its tough wood, used by the natives for spears.

A name given to several species of crowfoot (Ranunculus) which have spear-shaped leaves.

Having the form of a spear.