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Word Meanings - PITCH-FACED - Book Publishers vocabulary database

Having the arris defined by a line beyond which the rock is cut away, so as to give nearly true edges; -- said of squared stones that are otherwise quarry-faced.

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  • FACETIAE
    Witty or humorous writings or saying; witticisms; merry conceits.
  • FACIES
    The general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment. (more info) 1. The anterior part of the head; the face.
  • FACILITATION
    The act of facilitating or making easy.
  • HAVENED
    Sheltered in a haven. Blissful havened both from joy and pain. Keats.
  • FACIEND
    The multiplicand. See Facient,
  • FACUND
    Eloquent.
  • HAVENER
    A harbor master.
  • DEFINITIVE
    1. Determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express. A strict and definitive truth. Sir T. Browne. Some definitive . . . scheme of reconciliation. Prescott. 2. Limiting; determining; as, a definitive word. 3. Determined; resolved.
  • DEFINABLE
    Capable of being defined, limited, or explained; determinable; describable by definition; ascertainable; as, definable limits; definable distinctions or regulations; definable words. -- De*fin"a*bly, adv.
  • FACTIOUS
    1. Given to faction; addicted to form parties and raise dissensions, in opposition to government or the common good; turbulent; seditious; prone to clamor against public measures or men; -- said of persons. Factious for the house of Lancaster.
  • FACTION
    One of the divisions or parties of charioteers (distinguished by their colors) in the games of the circus. 2. A party, in political society, combined or acting in union, in opposition to the government, or state; -- usually applied to a minority,
  • HAVELOCK
    A light cloth covering for the head and neck, used by soldiers as a protection from sunstroke.
  • FACT
    1. A doing, making, or preparing. A project for the fact and vending Of a new kind of fucus, paint for ladies. B. Jonson. 2. An effect produced or achieved; anything done or that comes to pass; an act; an event; a circumstance. What might instigate
  • QUARRY-FACED
    Having a face left as it comes from the quarry and not smoothed with the chisel or point; -- said of stones.
  • DEFINITIVELY
    In a definitive manner.
  • FACINOROUS
    Atrociously wicked. Jer. Taylor. -- Fa*cin"o*rous*ness, n.
  • SQUARE-TOED
    Having the toe square. Obsolete as fardingales, ruffs, and square-toed shoes. V. Knox.
  • SQUARELY
    In a square form or manner.
  • DEFINITIONAL
    Relating to definition; of the nature of a definition; employed in defining.
  • DEFINITE
    1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval. Elements combine in definite proportions. Whewell. 2. Having certain limits
  • CREAM-FACED
    White or pale, as the effect of fear, or as the natural complexion. Thou cream-faced loon. Shak.
  • BAREFACEDNESS
    The quality of being barefaced; shamelessness; assurance; audaciousness.
  • CHYLIFACTIVE
    Producing, or converting into, chyle; having the power to form chyle.
  • THREE-SQUARE
    Having a cross section in the form of an equilateral triangle; -- said especially of a kind of file.
  • CRABFACED
    Having a sour, disagreeable countenance. Beau & Fl.
  • PREDEFINE
    To define beforehand.
  • TEMPOROFACIAL
    Of or pertaining to both the temple and the face.
  • OLFACTOR
    A smelling organ; a nose.
  • T SQUARE
    See T
  • MULTIFACED
    Having many faces.
  • CALEFACTOR
    A heater; one who, or that which, makes hot, as a stove, etc.
  • SURFACE LOADING
    The weight supported per square unit of surface; the quotient obtained by dividing the gross weight, in pounds, of a fully loaded flying machine, by the total area, in square feet, of its supporting surface.
  • ABORTIFACIENT
    Producing miscarriage. -- n.

 

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