英文英文字典

英文英文字典

古腾堡计划中的在线英语-英语词典

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Abutment (n.)

In breech-loading firearms, the block behind the barrel which receives the pressure due to recoil.

Abuttal (n.)

The butting or boundary of land, particularly at the end; a headland.

Abutted (imp. & p. p.)

of Abut

Abutter (n.)

One who, or that which, abuts. Specifically, the owner of a contiguous estate; as, the abutters on a street or a river.

Abutting (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Abut

Abuzz (a.)

In a buzz; buzzing.

Aby (v. t. & i.)

Alt. of Abye

Abye (v. t. & i.)

To pay for; to suffer for; to atone for; to make amends for; to give satisfaction.

Abye (v. t. & i.)

To endure; to abide.

Abyme (n.)

A abyss.

Abysm (n.)

An abyss; a gulf.

Abysmal (a.)

Pertaining to, or resembling, an abyss; bottomless; unending; profound.

Abysmally (adv.)

To a fathomless depth; profoundly.

Abyss (n.)

A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable, and, specifically, hell, or the bottomless pit.

Abyss (n.)

Infinite time; a vast intellectual or moral depth.

Abyss (n.)

The center of an escutcheon.

Abyssal (a.)

Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable.

Abyssinian (a.)

Of or pertaining to Abyssinia.

Abyssinian (n.)

A native of Abyssinia.

Abyssinian (n.)

A member of the Abyssinian Church.