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s, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with. Men expostulate with erring friends; they bring accusations against enemies who have done them a wrong. Jowett (Thuc. ).

The act of expostulating or reasoning with a person in opposition to some impropriety of conduct; remonstrance; earnest and kindly protest; dissuasion. We must use expostulation kindly. Shak.

One who expostulates. Lamb.

Containing expostulation or remonstrance; as, an expostulatory discourse or letter.

Exposure. [Obs.] Shak.

The act of exposing or laying open, setting forth, laying bare of protection, depriving of care or concealment, or setting out to reprobation or contempt. The exposure of Fuller . . . put an end to the practices of that vile tribe. Macaulay.

To lay open; to expose to view; to examine. [Obs.] He expounded both his pockets. Hudibras.

One who expounds or explains; an interpreter.

Exactly representing; exact. Their human countenance The express resemblance of the gods. Milton.

A sporting rifle for use at short ranges, employing a large charge of powder and a light (short) bullet, giving a high initial velocity and consequently a flat trajectory. It is usually of moderately large caliber.

Formerly, a railroad train run expressly for the occasion; a special train; now, a train run at express or special speed and making few stops.

The charge for carrying a parcel by express.

Capable of being expressed, squeezed out, shown, represented, or uttered. -- Express"i*bly,adv.

The act of expressing; the act of forcing out by pressure; as, the expression of juices or oils; also, of extorting or eliciting; as, a forcible expression of truth.

Of, or relating to, expression; phraseological; also, vividly representing or suggesting an idea sentiment. Fized. Hall. Ruskin.

Destitute of expression.

Serving to express, utter, or represent; indicative; communicative; -- followed by of; as, words expressive of his gratitude. Each verse so swells expressive of her woes. Tickell.

In an express manner; in direct terms; with distinct purpose; particularly; as, a book written expressly for the young. The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel. Ezek. i. 3. I am sent expressly to your lordship. Shak.

A person employed in the express business; also, the driver of a job wagon. W. D. Howells.

The state or quality of being express; definiteness. [Obs.] Hammond.