English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Archimedean
(a.)
Of or pertaining to Archimedes, a celebrated Greek
philosopher; constructed on the principle of Archimedes' screw; as,
Archimedean drill, propeller, etc.
Archimedes
(n.)
An extinct genus of Bryzoa characteristic of the
subcarboniferous rocks. Its form is that of a screw.
Arching
(n.)
The arched part of a structure.
Arching
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Arch
Arching
(n.)
Hogging; -- opposed to sagging.
Archipelagic
(a.)
Of or pertaining to an archipelago.
Archipelago
(n.)
The Grecian Archipelago, or Aegean Sea, separating
Greece from Asia Minor. It is studded with a vast number of small
islands.
Archipelago
(n.)
Hence: Any sea or broad sheet of water interspersed
with many islands or with a group of islands.
Archipterygium
(n.)
The primitive form of fin, like that of Ceratodus.
Architect
(n.)
A person skilled in the art of building; one who
understands architecture, or makes it his occupation to form plans and
designs of buildings, and to superintend the artificers employed.
Architect
(n.)
A contriver, designer, or maker.
Architective
(a.)
Used in building; proper for building.
Architectonic
(n.)
The act of arranging knowledge into a system.
Architectonic
(n.)
The science of architecture.
Architectonic
(a.)
Alt. of Architectonical
Architectonical
(a.)
Pertaining to a master builder, or to
architecture; evincing skill in designing or construction;
constructive.
Architectonical
(a.)
Relating to the systemizing of knowledge.
Architectonics
(n.)
The science of architecture.
Architector
(n.)
An architect.
Architectress
(n.)
A female architect.