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iclinal axis (Geol.), a line or ridge from which the strata slope downward on the two opposite sides. -- Synclinal axis, a line from which the strata slope upward in opposite directions, so as to form a valley. -- Axis cylinder (Anat.), the neuraxis or essential, central substance of a nerve fiber; -- called also axi…

A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.

A bar or beam of wood or iron, connecting the opposite wheels of a carriage, on the ends of which the wheels revolve.

The part opposite to, or most remote from, that which fronts the speaker or actor; or the part out of sight, or not generally seen; as, the back of an island, of a hill, or of a village.

nfavorable, or defective, either physically or morally; evil; vicious; wicked; -- the opposite of good; as a bad man; bad conduct; bad habits; bad soil; bad health; bad crop; bad news.

Equipoise between the weights in opposite scales.

sometimes richly ornamented, worn over one shoulder, across the breast, and under the opposite arm; less properly, any belt. [Also spelt bawdrick.] A radiant baldric o'er his shoulder tied Sustained the sword that glittered at his side. Pope.

A large edible fresh-water fish of Australia and New Zealand (Thyrsites atun).

of the branchial arches; basicranial, situated at the base of the cranium; basifacial, basitemporal, etc.

ich two parties of players contest with each other to toss a large inflated ball into opposite goals resembling baskets.

On the side opposite the front or nearest part; on the back side of; at the back of; on the other side of; as, behind a door; behind a hill. A tall Brabanter, behind whom I stood. Bp. Hall.

Having the opposite surfaces alike.

Pointing two ways, as leaves that grow only on opposite sides of a branch; in two vertical rows.

theory (Chem.), the theory that all chemical compounds consist of two constituents of opposite and unlike qualities.

One side of an echinoderm, including a pair of ambulacra, in distinction from the opposite side (trivium), which includes three ambulacra.

reflecting it; of the color of soot or coal; of the darkest or a very dark color, the opposite of white; characterized by such a color; as, black cloth; black hair or eyes. O night, with hue so black! Shak.

To blanch; to make blank; to damp the spirits of; to dispirit or confuse. [Obs.] Each opposite that blanks the face of joy. Shak.

An egg, or a larva, deposited by a fly on or in flesh, or the act of depositing it. Chapman.

A strong metallic vessel, usually of wrought iron plates riveted together, or a composite structure variously formed, in which steam is generated for driving engines, or for heating, cooking, or other purposes.

ressed intention of returning the identical article or its equivalent in kind; -- the opposite of lend.