English Dictionary: cataplasm | by the DICT Development Group |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cat \Cat\, n. [AS. cat; akin to D. & Dan. kat, Sw. kett, Icel. k[94]ttr, G. katze, kater, Ir. Cat, W. cath, Armor. kaz, LL. catus, Bisc. catua, NGr. [?], [?], Russ. & Pol. cot, Turk. kedi, Ar. qitt; of unknown origin. CF. {Ketten}.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) An animal of various species of the genera {Felis} and {Lynx}. The domestic cat is {Felis domestica}. The European wild cat ({Felis catus}) is much larger than the domestic cat. In the United States the name {wild cat} is commonly applied to the bay lynx ({Lynx rufus}) See {Wild cat}, and {Tiger cat}. Note: The domestic cat includes many varieties named from their place of origin or from some peculiarity; as, the {Angora cat}; the {Maltese cat}; the {Manx cat}. Note: The word cat is also used to designate other animals, from some fancied resemblance; as, civet cat, fisher cat, catbird, catfish shark, sea cat. 2. (Naut.) (a) A strong vessel with a narrow stern, projecting quarters, and deep waist. It is employed in the coal and timber trade. (b) A strong tackle used to draw an anchor up to the cathead of a ship. --Totten. 3. A double tripod (for holding a plate, etc.), having six feet, of which three rest on the ground, in whatever position in is placed. 4. An old game; (a) The game of tipcat and the implement with which it is played. See {Tipcat}. (c) A game of ball, called, according to the number of batters, one old cat, two old cat, etc. 5. A cat o' nine tails. See below. {Angora cat}, {blind cat}, See under {Angora}, {Blind}. {Black cat} the fisher. See under {Black}. {Cat and dog}, like a cat and dog; quarrelsome; inharmonious. [bd]I am sure we have lived a cat and dog life of it.[b8] --Coleridge. {Cat block} (Naut.), a heavy iron-strapped block with a large hook, part of the tackle used in drawing an anchor up to the cathead. {Cat hook} (Naut.), a strong hook attached to a cat block. {Cat nap}, a very short sleep. [Colloq.] {Cat o' nine tails}, an instrument of punishment consisting of nine pieces of knotted line or cord fastened to a handle; -- formerly used to flog offenders on the bare back. {Cat's cradle}, game played, esp. by children, with a string looped on the fingers so, as to resemble small cradle. The string is transferred from the fingers of one to those of another, at each transfer with a change of form. See {Cratch}, {Cratch cradle}. {To let the cat out of the bag}, to tell a secret, carelessly or willfully. [Colloq.] {Bush cat}, the serval. See {Serval}. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Catafalque \Cat"a*falque`\, n. [F., fr. It. catafalco, scaffold, funeral canopy; of uncertain origin; cf. Sp. catafalso, cadahalso, cadalso, Pr. casafalc, OF. chafaut. Cf. {Scaffold}.] A temporary structure sometimes used in the funeral solemnities of eminent persons, for the public exhibition of the remains, or their conveyance to the place of burial. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Catapeltic \Cat`a*pel"tic\, a. Of or pertaining to a catapult. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cataplasm \Cat"a*plasm\, n. [L. cataplasma, Gr. [?], fr. [?] to spread over; kata` down, wholly + [?] to form, mold.] (Med.) A soft and moist substance applied externally to some part of the body; a poultice. --Dunglison. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cataplexy \Cat"a*plex`y\, n. [Gr. [?] amazement: cf. {Apoplexy}.] (Med.) A morbid condition caused by an overwhelming shock or extreme fear and marked by rigidity of the muscles. -- {Cat`a*plec"tic}, a. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cataplexy \Cat"a*plex`y\, n. [Gr. [?] amazement: cf. {Apoplexy}.] (Med.) A morbid condition caused by an overwhelming shock or extreme fear and marked by rigidity of the muscles. -- {Cat`a*plec"tic}, a. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Catapult \Cat"a*pult\, n. [L. catapulta, Gr. [?], prob. from kata` down + [?] to shake, hurl.] 1. (Mil. Antiq.) An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc. 2. A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Catfall \Cat"fall`\, n. (Naut.) A rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead. --Totten. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Gnu \Gnu\, n. [Hottentot gnu, or nju: cf. F. gnou.] (Zo[94]l.) One of two species of large South African antelopes of the genus {Catoblephas}, having a mane and bushy tail, and curved horns in both sexes. [Written also {gnoo}.] Note: The common gnu or wildebeest ({Catoblephas gnu}) is plain brown; the brindled gnu or blue wildebeest ({C. gorgon}) is larger, with transverse stripes of black on the neck and shoulders. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cheatable \Cheat"a*ble\, a. Capable of being cheated. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cheatableness \Cheat"a*ble*ness\, n. Capability of being cheated. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Citable \Cit"a*ble\, a. Capable of being cited. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Film \Film\, n. (Photog.) The layer, usually of gelatin or collodion, containing the sensitive salts of photographic plates; also, the flexible sheet of celluloid or the like on which this layer is sometimes mounted. {Celluloid film} (Photog.), a thin flexible sheet of celluloid, coated with a sensitized emulsion of gelatin, and used as a substitute for photographic plates. {Cut film} (Photog.), a celluloid film cut into pieces suitable for use in a camera. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Note: If we examine a common flower, such for instance as a geranium, we shall find that it consists of: First, an outer envelope or calyx, sometimes tubular, sometimes consisting of separate leaves called sepals; secondly, an inner envelope or corolla, which is generally more or less colored, and which, like the calyx, is sometimes tubular, sometimes composed of separate leaves called petals; thirdly, one or more stamens, consisting of a stalk or filament and a head or anther, in which the pollen is produced; and fourthly, a pistil, which is situated in the center of the flower, and consists generally of three principal parts; one or more compartments at the base, each containing one or more seeds; the stalk or style; and the stigma, which in many familiar instances forms a small head, at the top of the style or ovary, and to which the pollen must find its way in order to fertilize the flower. --Sir J. Lubbock. 3. The fairest, freshest, and choicest part of anything; as, the flower of an army, or of a family; the state or time of freshness and bloom; as, the flower of life, that is, youth. The choice and flower of all things profitable the Psalms do more briefly contain. --Hooker. The flower of the chivalry of all Spain. --Southey. A simple maiden in her flower Is worth a hundred coats of arms. --Tennyson. 4. Grain pulverized; meal; flour. [Obs.] The flowers of grains, mixed with water, will make a sort of glue. --Arbuthnot. 5. pl. (Old. Chem.) A substance in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation; as, the flowers of sulphur. 6. A figure of speech; an ornament of style. 7. pl. (Print.) Ornamental type used chiefly for borders around pages, cards, etc. --W. Savage. 8. pl. Menstrual discharges. --Lev. xv. 24. {Animal flower} (Zo[94]l.) See under {Animal}. {Cut flowers}, flowers cut from the stalk, as for making a bouquet. {Flower bed}, a plat in a garden for the cultivation of flowers. {Flower beetle} (Zo[94]l.), any beetle which feeds upon flowers, esp. any one of numerous small species of the genus {Meligethes}, family {Nitidulid[91]}, some of which are injurious to crops. {Flower bird} (Zo[94]l.), an Australian bird of the genus {Anthornis}, allied to the honey eaters. {Flower bud}, an unopened flower. {Flower clock}, an assemblage of flowers which open and close at different hours of the day, thus indicating the time. {Flower head} (Bot.), a compound flower in which all the florets are sessile on their receptacle, as in the case of the daisy. {Flower pecker} (Zo[94]l.), one of a family ({Dic[91]id[91]}) of small Indian and Australian birds. They resemble humming birds in habits. {Flower piece}. (a) A table ornament made of cut flowers. (b) (Fine Arts) A picture of flowers. {Flower stalk} (Bot.), the peduncle of a plant, or the stem that supports the flower or fructification. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cuttoo plate \Cut*too" plate`\ (k?t-t??" pl?t`). A hood over the end of a wagon wheel hub to keep dirt away from the axle. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cyathophylloid \Cy`a*tho*phyl"loid\, n. (Paleon.) A fossil coral of the family {Cyathophyllid[91]}; sometimes extended to fossil corals of other related families belonging to the group Rugosa; -- also called {cup corals}. Thay are found in paleozoic rocks. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cyathophylloid \Cy`a*tho*phyl"loid\ (s?`?-th?-f?l"loid), a. [NL. cyathophyllum, fr. Gr. ky`aqos a cup + fy`llon a leaf.] (Paleon.) Like, or pertaining to, the family {Cyathophyllid[91]}. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cytoblast \Cy"to*blast\ (s?"t?-bl?st), n. [Gr. [?][?][?][?] hollow vessel + -blast.] (Biol.) The nucleus of a cell; the germinal or active spot of a cellule, through or in which cell development takes place. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cytoblastema \Cy`to*blas*te"ma\ (-bl?s-t?"m?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?][?][?] hollow vessel + [?][?][?][?] growth.] (Biol.) See {Protoplasm}. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cytoplasm \Cy"to*plasm\ (s?"t?-pl?z'm), n. [Gr. [?][?][?][?] hollow vessel + [?][?][?][?] a mold.] (Biol.) The substance of the body of a cell, as distinguished from the karyoplasma, or substance of the nucleus. -- {Cy`to*plas"mic} (-pl[?]z"m[?]k), a. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cytoplasm \Cy"to*plasm\ (s?"t?-pl?z'm), n. [Gr. [?][?][?][?] hollow vessel + [?][?][?][?] a mold.] (Biol.) The substance of the body of a cell, as distinguished from the karyoplasma, or substance of the nucleus. -- {Cy`to*plas"mic} (-pl[?]z"m[?]k), a. | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Caddo Valley, AR (town, FIPS 10360) Location: 34.18787 N, 93.07004 W Population (1990): 389 (188 housing units) Area: 7.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Cadyville, NY Zip code(s): 12918 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Chatfield, MN (city, FIPS 11008) Location: 43.84393 N, 92.18594 W Population (1990): 2226 (876 housing units) Area: 4.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 55923 Chatfield, OH (village, FIPS 13694) Location: 40.95250 N, 82.94163 W Population (1990): 206 (90 housing units) Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 44825 Chatfield, TX Zip code(s): 75105 | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Chuathbaluk, AK (city, FIPS 14330) Location: 61.57319 N, 159.21641 W Population (1990): 97 (33 housing units) Area: 10.8 sq km (land), 5.5 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 99557 | |
From Jargon File (4.2.0, 31 JAN 2000) [jargon]: | |
code police n. [by analogy with George Orwell's `thought police'] A mythical team of Gestapo-like storm troopers that might burst into one's office and arrest one for violating programming style rules. May be used either seriously, to underline a claim that a particular style violation is dangerous, or ironically, to suggest that the practice under discussion is condemned mainly by anal-retentive {weenie}s. "Dike out that goto or the code police will get you!" The ironic usage is perhaps more common. | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
CDD/Plus {DEC}'s {CASE} {repository}. | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
code police (By analogy with George Orwell's "Thought Police" in "1984") A mythical team of Gestapo-like storm troopers that might burst into one's office and arrest one for violating programming style rules. May be used either seriously, to underline a claim that a particular style violation is dangerous, or ironically, to suggest that the practice under discussion is condemned mainly by anal-retentive {weenies}. "Dike out that {goto} or the code police will get you!" The ironic usage is perhaps more common. [{Jargon File}] (1994-12-08) |