English English Dictionary

Adapted for the observation of objects on land and on the earth; as, a terrestrial telescope, in distinction from an astronomical telescope.

An inhabitant of the earth.

To convert or reduce into a condition like that of the earth; to make earthy.

Terrestrial.

One of the rings on the top of the saddle of a harness, through which the reins pass.

Adapted or likely to excite terror, awe, or dread; dreadful; formidable.

Excessive; extreme; severe.

A division of annelids including the common earthworms and allied species.

The arctic fox.

An auger or borer.

One of a breed of small dogs, which includes several distinct subbreeds, some of which, such as the Skye terrier and Yorkshire terrier, have long hair and drooping ears, while others, at the English and the black-and-tan terriers, have short, close, smooth hair and upright ears.

Formerly, a collection of acknowledgments of the vassals or tenants of a lordship, containing the rents and services they owed to the lord, and the like.

In modern usage, a book or roll in which the lands of private persons or corporations are described by their site, boundaries, number of acres, or the like.

Causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread; terrible; as, a terrific form; a terrific sight.

Terrific.

In a terrific manner.

of Terrify

To make terrible.

To alarm or shock with fear; to frighten.

of Terrify