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.