English Dictionary: Balaenoptera | by the DICT Development Group |
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Rorqual \Ror"qual\, n. [Norw. rorqualus a whale with folds.] (Zo[94]l.) A very large North Atlantic whalebone whale ({Physalus antiquorum}, or {Bal[91]noptera physalus}). It has a dorsal fin, and strong longitudinal folds on the throat and belly. Called also {razorback}. Note: It is one of the largest of the whales, somethimes becoming nearly one hundred feet long, but it is more slender than the right whales, and is noted for its swiftness. The name is sometimes applied to other related species of finback whales. | |
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d8Dd2gling \[d8]D[d2]g"ling\, n. [Native name in Faroe Islands.] (Zo[94]l.) The beaked whale ({Bal[91]noptera rostrata}), from which d[d2]gling oil is obtained. | |
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Balaam \Ba"laam\, n. A paragraph describing something wonderful, used to fill out a newspaper column; -- an allusion to the miracle of Balaam's ass speaking. --Numb. xxii. 30. [Cant] {Balaam basket or box} (Print.), the receptacle for rejected articles. --Blackw. Mag. | |
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Balaniferous \Bal`a*nif"er*ous\, a. [L. balanus acorn + -ferous.] Bearing or producing acorns. | |
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Balloon fish \Bal*loon" fish`\ (Zo[94]l.) A fish of the genus {Diodon} or the genus {Tetraodon}, having the power of distending its body by taking air or water into its dilatable esophagus. See {Globefish}, and {Bur fish}. | |
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Bur fish \Bur" fish`\ (Zo[94]l.) A spinose, plectognath fish of the Allantic coast of the United States (esp. {Chilo mycterus geometricus}) having the power of distending its body with water or air, so as to resemble a chestnut bur; -- called also {ball fish}, {balloon fish}, and {swellfish}. | |
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Balloon fish \Bal*loon" fish`\ (Zo[94]l.) A fish of the genus {Diodon} or the genus {Tetraodon}, having the power of distending its body by taking air or water into its dilatable esophagus. See {Globefish}, and {Bur fish}. | |
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Bur fish \Bur" fish`\ (Zo[94]l.) A spinose, plectognath fish of the Allantic coast of the United States (esp. {Chilo mycterus geometricus}) having the power of distending its body with water or air, so as to resemble a chestnut bur; -- called also {ball fish}, {balloon fish}, and {swellfish}. | |
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Balloon \Bal*loon"\, n. [F. ballon, aug. of balle ball: cf. It. ballone. See 1st {Ball}, n., and cf. {Pallone}.] 1. A bag made of silk or other light material, and filled with hydrogen gas or heated air, so as to rise and float in the atmosphere; especially, one with a car attached for a[89]rial navigation. 2. (Arch.) A ball or globe on the top of a pillar, church, etc., as at St. Paul's, in London. [R.] 3. (Chem.) A round vessel, usually with a short neck, to hold or receive whatever is distilled; a glass vessel of a spherical form. 4. (Pyrotechnics) A bomb or shell. [Obs.] 5. A game played with a large inflated ball. [Obs.] 6. (Engraving) The outline inclosing words represented as coming from the mouth of a pictured figure. {Air balloon}, a balloon for a[89]rial navigation. {Balloon frame} (Carp.), a house frame constructed altogether of small timber. {Balloon net}, a variety of woven lace in which the weft threads are twisted in a peculiar manner around the warp. | |
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Frame \Frame\, n. 1. Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure; esp., the constructional system, whether of timber or metal, that gives to a building, vessel, etc., its model and strength; the skeleton of a structure. These are thy glorious works, Parent of good, Almighty! thine this universal frame. --Milton. 2. The bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build of a person. Some bloody passion shakes your very frame. --Shak. No frames could be strong enough to endure it. --Prescott. 3. A kind of open case or structure made for admitting, inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or contains a window, door, picture, etc.; that on which anything is held or stretched; as: (a) The skeleton structure which supports the boiler and machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels. (b) (Founding) A molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves as a mold for castings. (c) The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering. (d) A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc. (e) (Hort.) A glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from frost. (f) (Print.) A stand to support the type cases for use by the compositor. 4. (Mach.) A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc. 5. Form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution; system; as, a frameof government. She that hath a heart of that fine frame To pay this debt of love but to a brother. --Shak. Put your discourse into some frame. --Shak. 6. Particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor; temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame. 7. Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming. [Obs.] John the bastard Whose spirits toil in frame of villainies. --Shak. {Balloon frame}, {Cant frames}, etc. See under {Balloon}, {Cant}, etc. {Frame} {building [or] house}, a building of which the form and support is made of framed timbers. [U.S.] -- {Frame level}, a mason's level. {Frame saw}, a thin saw stretched in a frame to give it rigidity. | |
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Opobalsam \Op`o*bal"sam\, d8Opobalsamum \[d8]Op`o*bal"sa*mum\, n. [L. opobalsamum, Gr. [?]; [?] vegetable juice + [?] balsam.] (Med.) The old name of the aromatic resinous juice of the {Balsamodendron opobalsamum}, now commonly called {balm of Gilead}. See under {Balm}. | |
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Balm \Balm\, n. [OE. baume, OF. bausme, basme, F. baume, L. balsamum balsam, from Gr. [?]; perhaps of Semitic origin; cf. Heb. b[be]s[be]m. Cf. {Balsam}.] 1. (Bot.) An aromatic plant of the genus {Melissa}. 2. The resinous and aromatic exudation of certain trees or shrubs. --Dryden. 3. Any fragrant ointment. --Shak. 4. Anything that heals or that mitigates pain. [bd]Balm for each ill.[b8] --Mrs. Hemans. {Balm cricket} (Zo[94]l.), the European cicada. --Tennyson. {Balm of Gilead} (Bot.), a small evergreen African and Asiatic tree of the terebinthine family ({Balsamodendron Gileadense}). Its leaves yield, when bruised, a strong aromatic scent; and from this tree is obtained the balm of Gilead of the shops, or balsam of Mecca. This has a yellowish or greenish color, a warm, bitterish, aromatic taste, and a fragrant smell. It is valued as an unguent and cosmetic by the Turks. The fragrant herb {Dracocephalum Canariense} is familiarly called balm of Gilead, and so are the American trees, {Populus balsamifera}, variety candicans (balsam poplar), and {Abies balsamea} (balsam fir). | |
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Opobalsam \Op`o*bal"sam\, d8Opobalsamum \[d8]Op`o*bal"sa*mum\, n. [L. opobalsamum, Gr. [?]; [?] vegetable juice + [?] balsam.] (Med.) The old name of the aromatic resinous juice of the {Balsamodendron opobalsamum}, now commonly called {balm of Gilead}. See under {Balm}. | |
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Balm \Balm\, n. [OE. baume, OF. bausme, basme, F. baume, L. balsamum balsam, from Gr. [?]; perhaps of Semitic origin; cf. Heb. b[be]s[be]m. Cf. {Balsam}.] 1. (Bot.) An aromatic plant of the genus {Melissa}. 2. The resinous and aromatic exudation of certain trees or shrubs. --Dryden. 3. Any fragrant ointment. --Shak. 4. Anything that heals or that mitigates pain. [bd]Balm for each ill.[b8] --Mrs. Hemans. {Balm cricket} (Zo[94]l.), the European cicada. --Tennyson. {Balm of Gilead} (Bot.), a small evergreen African and Asiatic tree of the terebinthine family ({Balsamodendron Gileadense}). Its leaves yield, when bruised, a strong aromatic scent; and from this tree is obtained the balm of Gilead of the shops, or balsam of Mecca. This has a yellowish or greenish color, a warm, bitterish, aromatic taste, and a fragrant smell. It is valued as an unguent and cosmetic by the Turks. The fragrant herb {Dracocephalum Canariense} is familiarly called balm of Gilead, and so are the American trees, {Populus balsamifera}, variety candicans (balsam poplar), and {Abies balsamea} (balsam fir). | |
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Balmify \Balm"i*fy\, v. t. [Balm + -fy.] To render balmy. [Obs.] --Cheyne. | |
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Garfish \Gar"fish`\, n. [See {Gar}, n.] (Zo[94]l.) (a) A European marine fish ({Belone vulgaris}); -- called also {gar}, {gerrick}, {greenback}, {greenbone}, {gorebill}, {hornfish}, {longnose}, {mackerel guide}, {sea needle}, and {sea pike}. (b) One of several species of similar fishes of the genus {Tylosurus}, of which one species ({T. marinus}) is common on the Atlantic coast. {T. Caribb[91]us}, a very large species, and {T. crassus}, are more southern; -- called also {needlefish}. Many of the common names of the European garfish are also applied to the American species. | |
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Blamable \Blam"a*ble\ (bl[amac]m"[adot]*b'l), a. [Cf. F. bl[83]mable.] Deserving of censure; faulty; culpable; reprehensible; censurable; blameworthy. -- {Blam"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Blam"a*bly}, adv. | |
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Blamable \Blam"a*ble\ (bl[amac]m"[adot]*b'l), a. [Cf. F. bl[83]mable.] Deserving of censure; faulty; culpable; reprehensible; censurable; blameworthy. -- {Blam"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Blam"a*bly}, adv. | |
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Blamable \Blam"a*ble\ (bl[amac]m"[adot]*b'l), a. [Cf. F. bl[83]mable.] Deserving of censure; faulty; culpable; reprehensible; censurable; blameworthy. -- {Blam"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Blam"a*bly}, adv. | |
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Blameful \Blame"ful\, a. 1. Faulty; meriting blame. --Shak. 2. Attributing blame or fault; implying or conveying censure; faultfinding; censorious. --Chaucer. -- {Blame"ful*ly}, adv. -- {Blame"ful*ness}, n. | |
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Blameful \Blame"ful\, a. 1. Faulty; meriting blame. --Shak. 2. Attributing blame or fault; implying or conveying censure; faultfinding; censorious. --Chaucer. -- {Blame"ful*ly}, adv. -- {Blame"ful*ness}, n. | |
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Blameful \Blame"ful\, a. 1. Faulty; meriting blame. --Shak. 2. Attributing blame or fault; implying or conveying censure; faultfinding; censorious. --Chaucer. -- {Blame"ful*ly}, adv. -- {Blame"ful*ness}, n. | |
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d8Bilimbi \[d8]Bi*lim"bi\, d8Bilimbing \[d8]Bi*lim"bing\, n. [Malay.] The berries of two East Indian species of {Averrhoa}, of the {Oxalide[91]} or Sorrel family. They are very acid, and highly esteemed when preserved or pickled. The juice is used as a remedy for skin diseases. [Written also {blimbi} and {blimbing}.] | |
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Blimbi \Blim"bi\, Blimbing \Blim"bing\, n. See {Bilimbi}, etc. | |
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d8Bilimbi \[d8]Bi*lim"bi\, d8Bilimbing \[d8]Bi*lim"bing\, n. [Malay.] The berries of two East Indian species of {Averrhoa}, of the {Oxalide[91]} or Sorrel family. They are very acid, and highly esteemed when preserved or pickled. The juice is used as a remedy for skin diseases. [Written also {blimbi} and {blimbing}.] | |
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Blimbi \Blim"bi\, Blimbing \Blim"bing\, n. See {Bilimbi}, etc. | |
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d8Bilimbi \[d8]Bi*lim"bi\, d8Bilimbing \[d8]Bi*lim"bing\, n. [Malay.] The berries of two East Indian species of {Averrhoa}, of the {Oxalide[91]} or Sorrel family. They are very acid, and highly esteemed when preserved or pickled. The juice is used as a remedy for skin diseases. [Written also {blimbi} and {blimbing}.] | |
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Blimbi \Blim"bi\, Blimbing \Blim"bing\, n. See {Bilimbi}, etc. | |
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d8Bilimbi \[d8]Bi*lim"bi\, d8Bilimbing \[d8]Bi*lim"bing\, n. [Malay.] The berries of two East Indian species of {Averrhoa}, of the {Oxalide[91]} or Sorrel family. They are very acid, and highly esteemed when preserved or pickled. The juice is used as a remedy for skin diseases. [Written also {blimbi} and {blimbing}.] | |
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Blimbi \Blim"bi\, Blimbing \Blim"bing\, n. See {Bilimbi}, etc. | |
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Bridle \Bri"dle\, n. [OE. bridel, AS. bridel; akin to OHG. britil, brittil, D. breidel, and possibly to E. braid. Cf. {Bridoon}.] 1. The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages. 2. A restraint; a curb; a check. --I. Watts. 3. (Gun.) The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc. 4. (Naut.) (a) A span of rope, line, or chain made fast as both ends, so that another rope, line, or chain may be attached to its middle. (b) A mooring hawser. {Bowline bridle}. See under {Bowline}. {Branches of a bridle}. See under {Branch}. {Bridle cable} (Naut.), a cable which is bent to a bridle. See 4, above. {Bridle hand}, the hand which holds the bridle in riding; the left hand. {Bridle path}, {Bridle way}, a path or way for saddle horses and pack horses, as distinguished from a road for vehicles. {Bridle port} (Naut.), a porthole or opening in the bow through which hawsers, mooring or bridle cables, etc., are passed. {Bridle rein}, a rein attached to the bit. {Bridle road}. (a) Same as {Bridle path}. --Lowell. (b) A road in a pleasure park reserved for horseback exercise. {Bridle track}, a bridle path. {Scolding bridle}. See {Branks}, 2. Syn: A check; restrain. | |
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Bowline \Bow"line\, n. [Cf. D. boelijn, Icel. b[94]gl[8b]na[?], Dan. bovline; properly the line attached to the shoulder or side of the sail. See {Bow} (of a ship), and {Line}.] (Naut.) A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails, by subordinate ropes, called bridles, and used to keep the weather edge of the sail tight forward, when the ship is closehauled. {Bowline bridles}, the ropes by which the bowline is fastened to the leech of the sail. {Bowline knot}. See Illust. {under Knot}. {On a bowline}, close-hauled or sailing close to the wind; -- said of a ship. | |
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Balmville, NY (CDP, FIPS 4286) Location: 41.52680 N, 74.02345 W Population (1990): 2963 (1154 housing units) Area: 5.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
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Bloomburg, TX (town, FIPS 8752) Location: 33.13753 N, 94.05871 W Population (1990): 376 (170 housing units) Area: 2.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 75556 | |
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Bloomfield, CT Zip code(s): 06002 Bloomfield, IA (city, FIPS 7030) Location: 40.74812 N, 92.41818 W Population (1990): 2580 (1174 housing units) Area: 5.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 52537 Bloomfield, IN (town, FIPS 5716) Location: 39.02639 N, 86.93701 W Population (1990): 2592 (1246 housing units) Area: 3.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 47424 Bloomfield, KY (city, FIPS 7516) Location: 37.91206 N, 85.31587 W Population (1990): 845 (374 housing units) Area: 3.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 40008 Bloomfield, MO (city, FIPS 6382) Location: 36.88864 N, 89.93159 W Population (1990): 1800 (808 housing units) Area: 3.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 63825 Bloomfield, MT Zip code(s): 59315 Bloomfield, NE (city, FIPS 5455) Location: 42.59882 N, 97.64884 W Population (1990): 1181 (577 housing units) Area: 2.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 68718 Bloomfield, NJ (CDP, FIPS 6250) Location: 40.81060 N, 74.18688 W Population (1990): 45061 (19293 housing units) Area: 13.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 07003 Bloomfield, NM (city, FIPS 7880) Location: 36.71173 N, 107.97745 W Population (1990): 5214 (1846 housing units) Area: 11.6 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 87413 Bloomfield, NY Zip code(s): 14469 Bloomfield, PA (borough, FIPS 7040) Location: 40.41969 N, 77.18876 W Population (1990): 1092 (425 housing units) Area: 2.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 15224 | |
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Bloomfield Hills, MI (city, FIPS 9180) Location: 42.57885 N, 83.24738 W Population (1990): 4288 (1645 housing units) Area: 12.8 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) | |
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Bloomville, NY Zip code(s): 13739 Bloomville, OH (village, FIPS 7286) Location: 41.05103 N, 83.01328 W Population (1990): 949 (361 housing units) Area: 1.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 44818 | |
From Jargon File (4.2.0, 31 JAN 2000) [jargon]: | |
blow an EPROM /bloh *n ee'prom/ v. (alt. `blast an EPROM', `burn an EPROM') To program a read-only memory, e.g. for use with an embedded system. This term arose because the programming process for the Programmable Read-Only Memories (PROMs) that preceded present-day Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memories (EPROMs) involved intentionally blowing tiny electrical fuses on the chip. The usage lives on (it's too vivid and expressive to discard) even though the write process on EPROMs is nondestructive. | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
blow an EPROM /bloh *n ee'prom/ (Or "blast", "burn") To program a {read-only memory}, e.g. for use with an {embedded system}. This term arose because the programming process for the {Programmable Read-Only Memory} (PROM) that preceded present-day {Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory} (EPROM) involved intentionally blowing tiny electrical fuses on the chip. The usage lives on (it's too vivid and expressive to discard) even though the write process on EPROMs is nondestructive. [{Jargon File}] (1994-11-29) | |
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Bull Information Systems 21,000 people and operations in more than 85 countries. In 1997, Bull earned revenues of over $4 billion, including over 65% outside of France, its country of origin. The company is ranked as the third largest {systems integrator} in Europe. {Home (http://www.bull.com/)}. (1998-07-02) |