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s the knave of clubs or (if so agreed upon) the knave of trumps; -- formerly called lanterloo.

The clay or slimes washed from tin ore in dressing.

Loobylike; awkward. Fuller.

An awkward, clumsy fellow; a lubber. Swift.

See 2d Loch.

The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa Ægyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.

To direct the attention (to something); to consider; to examine; as, to look at an action.

See Moonfish (b).

One who looks. Looker-on, a spectator; one that looks on, but has no agency or part in an affair. Did not this fatal war affront thy coast, Yet sattest thou an idle looker-on Fairfax.

Having a certain look or appearance; -- often compounded with adjectives; as, good-looking, grand-looking, etc.

backing of some reflecting substance, as quicksilver. There is none so homely but loves a looking-glass. South.

A careful looking or watching for any object or event.

A vessel used to receive the washings of ores of metals.

See Loon, the bird.

A gentle gale of wind.

The indistinct and magnified appearance of objects seen in particular states of the atmosphere. See Mirage.

erly Colymbus), noted for their expertness in diving and swimming under water. The common loon, or great northern diver (Urinator imber, or Colymbus torquatus), and the red-throated loon or diver (U. septentrionalis), are the best known species. See Diver.

See Luny.

o; an eye, as of metal; a staple; a noose; a bight. That the probation bear no hinge, nor loop To hang a doubt on. Shak.

Bent, folded, or tied, so as to make a loop; as, a looped wire or string.